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

From Carpentersville to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Kankakee 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 Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
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
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    91 min
  • 7
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Kankakee

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 100.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Kankakee 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 Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68)
  • Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Chicago
  • North New Street
  • Court Street/ East Ave

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 19 min.

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

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