How to get from Carpentersville to Evanston by bus?

From Carpentersville to Evanston by bus

To get from Carpentersville to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 607 bus and finally take the 208 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

173min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 607
607
Bus - 208
208
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
    Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave
    ID 16089
    13 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 - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 20351
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Evanston

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 43.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Evanston by bus, 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 144 Golfview Ln.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • 144 Golfview Ln
  • Golfview Ln & Bristol Ln
  • 124 Golfview Ln

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge Ave & Church St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Foster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge Ave & Church St
  • Church St & Dodge Ave
  • Church & Dodge

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 607, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Evanston 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 till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station near Evanston in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpentersville to Evanston in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Evanston in Chicago by bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Carpentersville to Evanston?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Evanston costs $2.30.

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