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

From Carpentersville to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Train Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
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
    0.5 mi • 11 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
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    120 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Dekalb

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 108.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 330 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Dekalb 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 Carpentersville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68)
  • Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd

Public transit stations close to Dekalb, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lucinda Ave at Campus Recreation Center - Wb Stop #464.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • Lucinda Ave at Campus Recreation Center - Wb Stop #464
  • Lucinda Ave at Lincoln Hall - Eb Stop #433
  • Holmes Student Center (Hsc) - Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #649

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 330 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carpentersville and Dekalb in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Dekalb in Chicago?

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

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carpentersville to get to Dekalb in Chicago?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carpentersville and Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

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