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

From Zion to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Zion to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Zion station to Chicago Otc 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 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

232min$15.50
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Zion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zion
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| 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 Zion to Carpentersville

The distance between Zion, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 87.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zion 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 Zion

Zion is located at Zion, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Sheridan Rd & Shiloh Blvd (S).

Train stations close to Zion:

  • Winthrop Harbor

Bus stations close to Zion:

  • Sheridan Rd & Shiloh Blvd (S)
  • Sheridan Rd & 27th St
  • Sheridan Rd & 23rd St

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
  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Zion and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zion to Carpentersville?

    The UP-N train line goes from #322| Chicago Otc station near Zion in Zion to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Otc station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Zion in Zion and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 3 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the #322| Chicago Otc station near Zion in Zion.

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

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

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

    The ride from Zion to Carpentersville costs $15.50.

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