How to get from Carpentersville to Geneva by bus?

From Carpentersville to Geneva by bus

To get from Carpentersville to Geneva in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 803 bus from Rt. 25/Northlake station to Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 552 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to 3rd St & James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

131min$2.30
Bus - 803
803
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Rt. 25/Northlake
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carpentersville
  • 2
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station 3rd St & James St
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & James St
    ID 11832
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carpentersville to Geneva by bus via 803, 543 and 801

To get from Carpentersville to Geneva in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 803 bus from Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy station to Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 543 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to 3rd St & James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

99min$2.30
Bus - 803
803
Bus - 543
543
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carpentersville
  • 2
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
    ID 17826
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
    ID 16047
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 3rd St & James St
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & James St
    ID 11832
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Geneva
The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Geneva, Chicago is approximately 26.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Geneva 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 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 Geneva, Chicago

Geneva is located at Geneva, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State St & 6th St.

Train stations close to Geneva:

  • Geneva

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • State St & 6th St
  • State St & 8th St
  • State St & 5th St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Carpentersville to Geneva by bus via 803, 543 and 801

To get from Carpentersville to Geneva in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 803 bus from Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy station to Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 543 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to 3rd St & James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

99min$2.30
Bus - 803
803
Bus - 543
543
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carpentersville
  • 2
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
    ID 17826
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
    ID 16047
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 3rd St & James St
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & James St
    ID 11832
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 803, Bus line 552, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carpentersville to Geneva?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 803, Bus line 543, Bus line 801.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

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

    The 803 bus line goes from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station near Carpentersville to Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station near Geneva in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Geneva in Chicago by bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 803 bus from the Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) stop near Carpentersville in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) stop, which is closest to Geneva in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Carpentersville to Geneva costs $2.30.

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