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How to get from Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont 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 28 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

148min$12.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 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 Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville

The distance between Blue Island-Vermont, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 61.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island-Vermont 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 Blue Island-Vermont

Blue Island-Vermont is located at Blue Island-Vermont, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Vermont St & Irving Ave.

Train stations close to Blue Island-Vermont:

  • Burr Oak
  • 123rd St.
  • Robbins

Bus stations close to Blue Island-Vermont:

  • Vermont St & Irving Ave
  • Vermont St & Rexford St
  • Western/Vermont

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
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Blue Island-Vermont and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville?

    The RI train line goes from #412| Lasalle Street station near Blue Island-Vermont in Blue Island 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 Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Blue Island-Vermont in Blue Island and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blue Island-Vermont to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the RI train from the #412| Lasalle Street station near Blue Island-Vermont in Blue Island.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blue Island-Vermont 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 Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Blue Island-Vermont to Carpentersville costs $12.50.

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