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

From Carpentersville to University Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 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' and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $10.05.

213min$10.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 605
605
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
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 - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #117| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carpentersville to University Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 543, 603, BLUE LINE and ME

To get from Carpentersville to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 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' and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $10.05.

213min$10.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
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 - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #117| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to University Park

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and University Park, Chicago is approximately 73.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to University Park 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 University Park, Chicago

University Park is located at University Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Park Metra Station.

Train stations close to University Park:

  • University Park
  • Richton Park
  • Matteson

Bus stations close to University Park:

  • University Park Metra Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carpentersville to University Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 543, 603, BLUE LINE and ME

To get from Carpentersville to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 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' and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $10.05.

213min$10.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
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 - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #117| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to University Park?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 605, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ME.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carpentersville to University Park?

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 603, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to University Park 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 University Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and University Park in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the South station, which is closest to University Park in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Carpentersville to University Park costs $10.05.