How to get from Carpentersville to Deerfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Deerfield in Deerfield, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the MD-N train from Western Ave station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Deerfield
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
    Elgin Terminal
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2222| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Deerfield
    Walk to
    Deerfield
    Elder Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Deerfield

The distance between Carpentersville, Deerfield and Deerfield, Deerfield is approximately 62.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Deerfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Deerfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Deerfield 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
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd

Public transit stations close to Deerfield, Deerfield

Deerfield is located at Elder Lane, Deerfield and the nearest public transit station is Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace.

Train stations close to Deerfield:

  • Highwood
  • Highland Park
  • Lake-Cook

Bus stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace
  • Deerfield Rd & Waukegan Rd
  • Deerfield Rd & Kipling Pl / Kenton Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Deerfield?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carpentersville and Deerfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Deerfield?

    The 543 bus line goes from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Deerfield station near Deerfield in Deerfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpentersville to Deerfield by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carpentersville in Carpentersville and Deerfield in Deerfield by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carpentersville to get to Deerfield?

    Get on the 543 bus from the Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) stop near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carpentersville and Deerfield?

    Get off the bus at the Deerfield station, which is closest to Deerfield in Deerfield.

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