How to get from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

129min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    40 yd • 1 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 Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 605 and 543

To get from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 543 bus from Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

114min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave
    ID 16011
    700 yd • 9 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
    17 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 Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 49.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carpentersville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Quincy
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Chicago Train Station
  • Clinton & Jackson (South)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 605 and 543

To get from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 543 bus from Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

114min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave
    ID 16011
    700 yd • 9 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
    17 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 Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago Union Station and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clinton-Blue station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till O'Hare station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago Union Station to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clinton-Blue station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Carpentersville?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the O'Hare stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Carpentersville costs $2.80.