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

By bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Willowbrook 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 BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Hinsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

296min$14.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Willowbrook
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
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    97 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1227| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hinsdale
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willowbrook
    Walk to
    Willowbrook
    2.32 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Willowbrook

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Willowbrook, Chicago is approximately 63.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 296 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook, Chicago

Willowbrook is located at Willowbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clarendon Hills.

Train stations close to Willowbrook:

  • Clarendon Hills
  • West Hinsdale
  • Highlands

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 296 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 56 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Willowbrook in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 56 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Carpentersville to Willowbrook?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Willowbrook costs $14.25.

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