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How to get from Robbins to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Robbins to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Robbins to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Robbins station to Lasalle Street 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

152min$12.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Robbins
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Robbins
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 10
    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 Robbins to Carpentersville
The distance between Robbins, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 62.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Robbins 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 Robbins

Robbins is located at Robbins, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 139th St & Kedzie Ave.

Train stations close to Robbins:

  • Midlothian
  • Blue Island-Vermont
  • Blue Island

Bus stations close to Robbins:

  • 139th St & Kedzie Ave
  • 139th St & Turner Ave
  • 139th St & Homan Ave / Grace Ave
Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Robbins to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Robbins and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Robbins to Carpentersville?

    The RI train line goes from #412| Lasalle Street station near Robbins in Robbins to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Robbins in Robbins and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the #412| Lasalle Street station near Robbins in Robbins.

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

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

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

    The ride from Robbins to Carpentersville costs $12.50.

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