How to get from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA by bus and train?

From Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 543 bus from Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station to Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 543 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
    ID 16047
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2222| Chicago Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chicago Union Station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Clinton-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

117min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Chicago IL Station IL USA
Leaves from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
    ID 16047
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave
    ID 16089
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago IL Station IL USA
    Walk to
    Chicago IL Station IL USA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Chicago IL Station IL USA, Chicago is approximately 44.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA 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 Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golfview Ln & Tee Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr

Public transit stations close to Chicago IL Station IL USA, Chicago

Chicago IL Station IL USA is located at Chicago IL Station IL USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Canal (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago IL Station IL USA:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy

Train stations close to Chicago IL Station IL USA:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Chicago IL Station IL USA:

  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)

Related Routes

From Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Clinton-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

117min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Chicago IL Station IL USA
Leaves from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
    ID 16047
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave
    ID 16089
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago IL Station IL USA
    Walk to
    Chicago IL Station IL USA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 603, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carpentersville and Chicago IL Station IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA?

    The 543 bus line goes from Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville to Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station near Chicago IL Station IL USA in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpentersville to Chicago IL Station IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carpentersville in Carpentersville and Chicago IL Station IL USA in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carpentersville to get to Chicago IL Station IL USA?

    Get on the 543 bus from the Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd stop near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carpentersville and Chicago IL Station IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station, which is closest to Chicago IL Station IL USA in Chicago.