How to get from Carpentersville to Fox Lake by bus and train?

From Carpentersville to Fox Lake by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Fox Lake in Chicago, 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 Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

273min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Fox Lake
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
    870 yd • 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
    Western Ave
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2113| Fox Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    108 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fox Lake
    Walk to
    Fox Lake
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Fox Lake

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Fox Lake, Chicago is approximately 87.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 273 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Fox Lake 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 Golfview Ln & Tee Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr

Public transit stations close to Fox Lake, Chicago

Fox Lake is located at Fox Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand/School/Keystone.

Train stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Ingleside
  • Fox Lake

Bus stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Grand/School/Keystone
  • Lakeland Plaza
  • Grand/Rollins

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Fox Lake?

    The fastest way takes 273 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line MD-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Fox Lake 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 2 train lines till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station near Fox Lake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Fox Lake in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 33 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station, which is closest to Fox Lake in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Carpentersville to Fox Lake?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Fox Lake costs $9.50.