How to get from Vernon Hills to Carpentersville by bus and train?
From Vernon Hills to Carpentersville by bus and train
To get from Vernon Hills to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Vernon Hills 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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.50.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationVernon Hills
- 2Wait for trainNCS#112| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationRiver Grove45 min
- 4Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 5Ride to train stationElgin46 min
- 6Walk to bus stationElgin Terminal120 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for bus543Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
- 8Ride to bus stationKennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd25 min
- 9Walk toCarpentersvilleNorth Kennedy Drive50 yd • 1 min
Public transit directions from Vernon Hills to Carpentersville
Public transit stations close to Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills is located at Vernon Hills, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Prairie View.
Train stations close to Vernon Hills:
- Prairie View
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
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Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Vernon Hills to Carpentersville?
The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.
Is there a direct train between Vernon Hills and Carpentersville?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.
Which train line goes from Vernon Hills to Carpentersville?
The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills to Carpentersville by train and bus?
The total travel time between Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.
Where do I get on the train near Vernon Hills to get to Carpentersville?
Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills to Carpentersville?
The ride from Vernon Hills to Carpentersville costs $9.50.