How to get from Carpentersville to Forest Park by bus?

From Carpentersville to Forest Park by bus

To get from Carpentersville to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the 303 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

169min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 303
303
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    40 yd • 1 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
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carpentersville to Forest Park by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Forest Park 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 303 bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

169min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
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
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave
    ID 9978
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Forest Park

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 44.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Forest Park 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 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)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Public transit stations close to Forest Park, Chicago

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Ave & Adams St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

  • Forest Park
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Harlem/Lake

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Des Plaines Ave & Adams St
  • Des Plaines Ave & Madison St
  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd

Related Routes

From Carpentersville to Forest Park by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Forest Park 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 303 bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

169min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
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
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave
    ID 9978
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Forest Park?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 603, Bus line 303.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carpentersville to Forest Park?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 303.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Forest Park 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 Forest Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Forest Park in Chicago by bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Carpentersville to Forest Park?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Forest Park costs $2.30.