How to get from Carol Stream to Chicago by bus and train?

From Carol Stream to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

141min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Madison & Western (West)
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carol Stream to Chicago by bus and train via 711, UP-W, 52 and 126

To get from Carol Stream to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 52 bus and finally take the 126 bus from Jackson & Kedzie (East) station to Jackson & Western (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

144min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 52
52
Bus - 126
126
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kedzie
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kedzie & Carroll (South)
    ID 3030
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Kedzie & Van Buren (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kedzie & Jackson (South)
    ID 14599
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Kedzie (East)
    ID 30
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Western (East)
    ID 38
    5 min
  • 13
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Chicago

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 34.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Madison (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • California-Green
  • Illinois Medical District

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Western & Madison (North)
  • Madison & Western (West)
  • Madison & Western (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carol Stream to Chicago by bus and train via 711, UP-W, 52 and 126

To get from Carol Stream to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 52 bus and finally take the 126 bus from Jackson & Kedzie (East) station to Jackson & Western (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

144min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 52
52
Bus - 126
126
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kedzie
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kedzie & Carroll (South)
    ID 3030
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Kedzie & Van Buren (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kedzie & Jackson (South)
    ID 14599
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Kedzie (East)
    ID 30
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Western (East)
    ID 38
    5 min
  • 13
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 711, Train line UP-W, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carol Stream to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 711, Train line UP-W, Bus line 52, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carol Stream and Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Chicago in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South station near Chicago in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carol Stream to Chicago in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carol Stream to get to Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carol Stream and Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the South stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Carol Stream to Chicago?

    The ride from Carol Stream to Chicago costs $9.55.

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