How to get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Ravenswood 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 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

148min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Ravenswood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    18 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
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Public transit directions from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville
The distance between Lawrence & Ashland (East), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 51.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & Ashland (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 Lawrence & Ashland (East)

Lawrence & Ashland (East) is located at Lawrence & Ashland (East), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Lawrence & Ashland (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lawrence & Ashland (East):

  • Damen (Brown)
  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Wilson

Train stations close to Lawrence & Ashland (East):

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Lawrence & Ashland (East):

  • Lawrence & Ashland (West)
  • Lawrence & Paulina (East)
  • Clark & Lawrence (South)
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
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Lawrence & Ashland (East) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville?

    The UP-N train line goes from Ravenswood station near Lawrence & Ashland (East) in Chicago to #318| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #318| Chicago Otc station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lawrence & Ashland (East) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lawrence & Ashland (East) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the UP-N train from the Ravenswood station near Lawrence & Ashland (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lawrence & Ashland (East) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the train at the #318| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to Carpentersville costs $12.50.

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