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

From Westmont to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Westmont to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Westmont station to Chicago Union Station 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 58 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

178min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Westmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Westmont
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 9
    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 Westmont to Carpentersville

The distance between Westmont, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 64.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westmont 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 Westmont

Westmont is located at Westmont, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Cass/Burlington/Westmont Metra Station.

Train stations close to Westmont:

  • Clarendon Hills
  • Downers Grove
  • West Hinsdale

Bus stations close to Westmont:

  • Cass/Burlington/Westmont Metra Station
  • Cass/Irving
  • Cass/Norfolk

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • L W Besinger Dr & Maple Ave

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Westmont to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Westmont and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Westmont to Carpentersville?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Westmont in Westmont to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Westmont in Westmont and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Westmont in Westmont.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The ride from Westmont to Carpentersville costs $14.25.