How to get from Carpentersville to Rockdale by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: 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 605 bus, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet St & Webster St station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $12.55.

316min$12.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 605
605
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
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 - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 11
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 14
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Clockwise
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Rockdale

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 87.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 316 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Rockdale by Chicago 'L', 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 Rockdale, Chicago

Rockdale is located at Rockdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Larkin/Meadow/Frontage.

Train stations close to Rockdale:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Rockdale:

  • Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
  • Moen/Larkin
  • Larkin/Moen

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 316 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 605, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Rockdale 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, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station near Rockdale in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpentersville to Rockdale in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Rockdale in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 5 hr 16 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Larkin/Meadow/Frontage stop, which is closest to Rockdale in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Carpentersville to Rockdale?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Rockdale costs $12.55.

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