How to get from Carpentersville to Gurnee by bus and train?

From Carpentersville to Gurnee by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 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 and finally take the 574 bus from Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $20.50.

267min$20.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Walk to Gurnee
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
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    28 min
  • 12
    Walk to Gurnee
    Walk to
    Gurnee
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carpentersville to Gurnee by bus

To get from Carpentersville to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 5 bus lines: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Dundee Ave & Brandt Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 607 bus, then the 208 bus, then the 272 bus and finally take the 574 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

267min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 607
607
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 272
272
Bus - 574
574
Walk to Gurnee
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
    Dundee Ave & Brandt Dr
    ID 16093
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    East
  • 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
    East
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Golf Rd
    63 min
  • 10
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    North
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    46 min
  • 12
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    North
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    40 min
  • 14
    Walk to Gurnee
    Walk to
    Gurnee
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Gurnee

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Gurnee, Chicago is approximately 85.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Gurnee by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Carpentersville to Gurnee by bus

To get from Carpentersville to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 5 bus lines: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Dundee Ave & Brandt Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 607 bus, then the 208 bus, then the 272 bus and finally take the 574 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

267min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 607
607
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 272
272
Bus - 574
574
Walk to Gurnee
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
    Dundee Ave & Brandt Dr
    ID 16093
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    East
  • 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
    East
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Golf Rd
    63 min
  • 10
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    North
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    46 min
  • 12
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    North
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    40 min
  • 14
    Walk to Gurnee
    Walk to
    Gurnee
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line 543, Train line MD-W, Train line MD-N, Bus line 574.

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

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 607, Bus line 208, Bus line 272, Bus line 574.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Gurnee 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 Gurnee in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Gurnee in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 27 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Carpentersville to Gurnee costs $20.50.

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