How to get from Prairie View to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Prairie View to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Prairie View to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Prairie View station to River Grove 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 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

159min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Prairie View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prairie View
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 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 Prairie View to Carpentersville

The distance between Prairie View, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 53.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prairie View 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 Prairie View

Prairie View is located at Prairie View, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Vernon Hills.

Train stations close to Prairie View:

  • Vernon Hills
  • Buffalo Grove

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is L W Besinger Dr & Maple Ave.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • L W Besinger Dr & Maple Ave
  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Prairie View to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Prairie View and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prairie View to Carpentersville?

    The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near Prairie View in Buffalo Grove to River Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till River Grove station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Prairie View to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Prairie View in Buffalo Grove and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Prairie View to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near Prairie View in Buffalo Grove.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Prairie View and Carpentersville?

    Get off the train at the River Grove stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Prairie View to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Prairie View to Carpentersville costs $9.50.