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How to get from 5th & Madison to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From 5th & Madison to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from 5th & Madison to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0120S bus from Gary Bus Station station to Chicago Bus 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 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Gary Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2217| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    72 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 5th & Madison to Carpentersville

The distance between 5th & Madison, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 69.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th & Madison 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 5th & Madison

5th & Madison is located at 5th & Madison, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 6th & Madison.

Train stations close to 5th & Madison:

  • Gary/Chicago Airport
  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to 5th & Madison:

  • 6th & Madison
  • 5th & Adams
  • 5th & Broadway

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5th & Madison to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between 5th & Madison and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 5th & Madison to Carpentersville?

    The GREYHOUND US0120S bus line goes from Gary Bus Station station near 5th & Madison in Chicago to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chicago Bus Station station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th & Madison to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 5th & Madison in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 4 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 5th & Madison to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0120S bus from the Gary Bus Station stop near 5th & Madison in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 5th & Madison and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Bus Station stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.