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How to get fromCarpentersville to Chicagoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carpentersville to Chicago by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 543 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Bbus bus 543
    2. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2h 17m
    $7–10

  2. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus bus 56
    3h 11m
    $8–13

  3. Drive  40.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carpentersville to Chicagocar car 40.4 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carpentersville to Chicagotaxi taxi 40.4 mi
    47 min
    $120–160

Carpentersville to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Carpentersville, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 11m.

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