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How to get from South Shore to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From South Shore to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from South Shore to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 $9.55.

159min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Jeffery & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    370 yd • 5 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 South Shore to Carpentersville

The distance between South Shore, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 55.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shore 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 South Shore

South Shore is located at South Shore, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 71st Street & Yates (East).

Train stations close to South Shore:

  • Stony Island
  • Bryn Mawr
  • 83rd St.

Bus stations close to South Shore:

  • 71st Street & Yates (East)
  • 71st Street & Yates (West)
  • Yates & Exchange (North)

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
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Shore to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Shore and Carpentersville?

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

  • Which bus line goes from South Shore to Carpentersville?

    The J14 bus line goes from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station near South Shore in Chicago to Washington & Jefferson (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington & Jefferson (East) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between South Shore in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Shore to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Jeffery & 71st Street (North) stop near South Shore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Shore and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Jefferson (East) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The ride from South Shore to Carpentersville costs $9.55.

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