Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Palatine

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 543 bus, line 550 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2bus bus 543
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 550
    3. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Palatinetrain train
    2h 59m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 12.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpentersville to Palatinecar car 12.8 mi
    18 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carpentersville to Palatinetaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    18 min
    $40–55

  4. Line 543 bus, line 554 bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2bus bus 543
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
    3h 2m
    $4–6

Carpentersville to Palatine by bus and train

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carpentersville to Palatine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Rand/Williams via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and Northwest Transportation Center in around 3h 2m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , Flying into Beijing?, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.