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 & Thunderbird Trail 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 9 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

129min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail
    ID 30744
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    18 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
    60 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

From Carol Stream to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to California-Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

131min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail
    ID 30744
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    18 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
    Oakpark
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    California-Green
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    0.7 mi • 15 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 33.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 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 Madison & Leavitt (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

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

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Leavitt (West)
  • Madison & Campbell (West)
  • Madison & Campbell (East)

Related Routes

From Carol Stream to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to California-Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

131min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail
    ID 30744
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    18 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
    Oakpark
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    California-Green
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail station near Carol Stream in Carol Stream to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station near Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Carol Stream in Carol Stream and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail stop near Carol Stream in Carol Stream.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) 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.