How to get from Carpentersville to Elwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Dundee Ave & Brandt Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train and finally take the 511 bus from Washington/Ottawa station to Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $12.55.

327min$12.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 605
605
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 511
511
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
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Brandt Dr
    ID 16093
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 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
    Lasalle
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 11
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington/Ottawa
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 14
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    ID 37238
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Elwood

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 96.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 327 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Elwood by Chicago 'L', 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 Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Public transit stations close to Elwood, Chicago

Elwood is located at Elwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way.

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd
  • 21705 W Mississippi St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 327 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 605, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 27 min.

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

    The 543 bus line goes from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station near Carpentersville to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till South station near Elwood in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpentersville to Elwood in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Elwood in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 5 hr 27 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Carpentersville to Elwood?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Elwood costs $12.55.

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