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

From Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights 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 SSL train and finally take the 358 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Chicago Rd & 26th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $10.30.

238min$10.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 605
605
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
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
    Washington-Blue
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 11
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Chicago Rd & 26th St
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Rd & 26th St
    ID 3944
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 543, 603, BLUE LINE, SSL and 358

To get from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights 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 Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the SSL train and finally take the 358 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Chicago Rd & 26th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $10.30.

238min$10.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    36 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
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 11
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Chicago Rd & 26th St
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Rd & 26th St
    ID 3944
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and South Chicago Heights, Chicago is approximately 80.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights 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 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 South Chicago Heights, Chicago

South Chicago Heights is located at South Chicago Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Rd & 26th St.

Train stations close to South Chicago Heights:

  • Olympia Fields
  • 211th St.

Bus stations close to South Chicago Heights:

  • Chicago Rd & 26th St
  • Chicago Rd & Interocean Ave
  • Chicago Rd & 25th St

Alternative route from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 543, 603, BLUE LINE, SSL and 358

To get from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights 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 Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the SSL train and finally take the 358 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Chicago Rd & 26th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $10.30.

238min$10.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    36 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
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 11
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Chicago Rd & 26th St
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Rd & 26th St
    ID 3944
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 605, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights?

    The alternative route takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 603, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carpentersville and South Chicago Heights 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 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights 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 South station near South Chicago Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and South Chicago Heights in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Carpentersville to South Chicago Heights costs $10.30.

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