How to get from River Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From River Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from River Grove to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. Next, 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

78min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from River Grove
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from River Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train via MD-W, 552 and 803

To get from River Grove to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 552 bus and finally take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

126min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from River Grove
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Grove to Carpentersville
The distance between River Grove, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 33.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Grove 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 River Grove

River Grove is located at River Grove, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • Mars
  • Mont Clare
  • Franklin Pk

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
  • Thatcher/Center
  • Grand/Thatcher (Ne)
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
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
Related Routes

Alternative route from River Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train via MD-W, 552 and 803

To get from River Grove to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 552 bus and finally take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

126min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from River Grove
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Grove to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Grove to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 552, Bus line 803.

  • Is there a direct train between River Grove and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from River Grove to Carpentersville?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2211| Big Timber station near River Grove in River Grove to Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Elgin station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Grove to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between River Grove in River Grove and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near River Grove to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2211| Big Timber station near River Grove in River Grove.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between River Grove and Carpentersville?

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

  • How much is the train fare from River Grove to Carpentersville?

    The ride from River Grove to Carpentersville costs $5.75.

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