How to get from Carpentersville to Grandwood Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Grandwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines 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, then the MD-N train, then the 574 bus and finally take the 565 bus from College Of Lake County station to Grand Ave & Rollins Rd/Oakwood Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $20.80.

280min$20.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Grandwood Park
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
    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
    Libertyville
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19403
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    North
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Of Lake County
    ID 19162
    31 min
  • 12
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    East
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Rollins Rd/Oakwood Dr
    ID 19179
    9 min
  • 14
    Walk to Grandwood Park
    Walk to
    Grandwood Park
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Grandwood Park

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Grandwood Park, Chicago is approximately 89.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Grandwood Park 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 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 Grandwood Park, Chicago

Grandwood Park is located at Grandwood Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand Ave & Oakwood Dr/Rollins Rd.

Train stations close to Grandwood Park:

  • Washington St (Grayslake)

Bus stations close to Grandwood Park:

  • Grand Ave & Grandwood Dr/Vineyard Dr
  • Grand Ave & Vineyard Dr/Grandwood Dr
  • Grand Ave & Hutchins Rd/Almond Rd

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 574, Bus line 565.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Grandwood Park 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 and 2 train lines till South station near Grandwood Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Grandwood Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 40 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Carpentersville to Grandwood Park?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Grandwood Park costs $20.80.

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