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

By bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Homewood 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 ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Homewood
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
    #2238| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    97 min
  • 7
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Homewood
    Walk to
    Homewood
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Homewood

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Homewood, Chicago is approximately 68.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 294 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Homewood 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 144 Golfview Ln.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • 144 Golfview Ln
  • Golfview Ln & Bristol Ln
  • 124 Golfview Ln

Public transit stations close to Homewood, Chicago

Homewood is located at Homewood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 183rd St & Western Ave.

Train stations close to Homewood:

  • Flossmoor
  • Homewood
  • Calumet

Bus stations close to Homewood:

  • 183rd St & Western Ave
  • 183rd St & Harwood Ave
  • Harwood Ave & 183rd St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 294 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Homewood 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 Homewood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Homewood in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 54 min.

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

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

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