How to get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne) station to Jefferson & Jackson (North) 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 17 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

137min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne)
    ID 6337
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    160 yd • 2 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

Alternative route from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville by bus and train via BNSF, MD-W and 543

To get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Halsted Street 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 44 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

164min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Halsted Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Halsted Street
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    9 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 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville

The distance between 18th Street & Racine (East), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 47.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th Street & Racine (East) 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 18th Street & Racine (East)

18th Street & Racine (East) is located at 18th Street & Racine (East), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 18th Street & Racine (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 18th Street & Racine (East):

  • Polk
  • 18th
  • Halsted-Orange

Train stations close to 18th Street & Racine (East):

  • Halsted Street

Bus stations close to 18th Street & Racine (East):

  • 18th Street & Racine (West)
  • 18th Street & Throop (West)
  • 18th Street & Carpenter (East)

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville by bus and train via BNSF, MD-W and 543

To get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Halsted Street 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 44 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

164min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Halsted Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Halsted Street
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    9 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between 18th Street & Racine (East) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville?

    The 60 bus line goes from Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne) station near 18th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago to Harbor Drive & Randolph (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Harbor Drive & Randolph (North) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 18th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 18th Street & Racine (East) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 60 bus from the Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne) stop near 18th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 18th Street & Racine (East) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Drive & Randolph (North) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from 18th Street & Racine (East) to Carpentersville costs $9.55.