How to get from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Main St. 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 4 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

184min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Main St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Main St.
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 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
    #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

From Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Main station to Quincy 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 2 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

182min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Main
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    580 yd • 7 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
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Public transit directions from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville

The distance between Dodge & Main (North), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 57.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dodge & Main (North) 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 Dodge & Main (North)

Dodge & Main (North) is located at Dodge & Main (North), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Lee.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Dodge & Main (North):

  • Dempster
  • South Boulevard
  • Main

Train stations close to Dodge & Main (North):

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Dodge & Main (North):

  • Dodge & Lee
  • Dodge & Main (South)
  • Dodge & Greenleaf (North)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

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

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • L W Besinger Dr & Maple Ave
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave

Related Routes

From Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Main station to Quincy 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 2 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

182min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Main
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    580 yd • 7 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Dodge & Main (North) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville?

    The UP-N train line goes from Main St. station near Dodge & Main (North) in Chicago to #316| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #316| Chicago Otc station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dodge & Main (North) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dodge & Main (North) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the UP-N train from the Main St. station near Dodge & Main (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dodge & Main (North) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the train at the #316| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Dodge & Main (North) to Carpentersville costs $12.50.