How to get from Palos Park to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Palos Park to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Palos Park to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Palos Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

191min$15.50
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Palos Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palos Park
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palos Park to Carpentersville

The distance between Palos Park, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 64.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palos Park to Carpentersville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carpentersville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palos Park

Palos Park is located at Palos Park, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Palos Heights.

Train stations close to Palos Park:

  • Palos Heights
  • Worth

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palos Park to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Palos Park and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palos Park to Carpentersville?

    The SWS train line goes from #810| Chicago Union Station station near Palos Park in Palos Park to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palos Park to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palos Park in Palos Park and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palos Park to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the SWS train from the #810| Chicago Union Station station near Palos Park in Palos Park.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palos Park and Carpentersville?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Palos Park to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Palos Park to Carpentersville costs $15.50.

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