How to get from Western Springs to Carol Stream by bus and train?

From Western Springs to Carol Stream by bus and train

To get from Western Springs to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Western Springs station to Naperville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $7.80.

148min$7.80

BNSF

714

711

Leaves from Western Springs

Step by Step

1
Walk to train station
Western Springs
10 yd • 1 min
2
BNSF
Wait for train
BNSF
#1217| Aurora
3
Ride to train station
Naperville
26 min
4
Walk to bus station
Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
ID 29034
20 yd • 1 min
5
714
Wait for bus
714
North
6
Ride to bus station
Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
43 min
7
711
Wait for bus
711
North
8
Ride to bus station
Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
ID 30636
21 min
9
Walk to
Carol Stream
1.36 mi • 29 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western Springs to Carol Stream

The distance between Western Springs, Chicago and Carol Stream, Chicago is approximately 33.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Springs to Carol Stream by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western Springs to Carol Stream?
The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 714, Bus line 711.
Is there a direct train between Western Springs and Carol Stream in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.
Which train line goes from Western Springs to Carol Stream in Chicago?
The BNSF train line goes from Western Springs station near Western Springs to #1217| Aurora station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #1217| Aurora station near Carol Stream in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Western Springs to Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus?
The total travel time between Western Springs and Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.
Where do I get on the train near Western Springs to get to Carol Stream in Chicago?
Get on the BNSF train from the Western Springs station near Western Springs in Chicago.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Western Springs and Carol Stream in Chicago?
Get off the train at the #1217| Aurora stop, which is closest to Carol Stream in Chicago.
How much is the train fare from Western Springs to Carol Stream?
The ride from Western Springs to Carol Stream costs $7.80.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

How to get from Western Springs to Carol Stream by bus and train?

From Western Springs to Carol Stream by bus and train

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Is there a direct train between Western Springs and Carol Stream in Chicago?

Which train line goes from Western Springs to Carol Stream in Chicago?

How long does it take to travel from Western Springs to Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus?

Where do I get on the train near Western Springs to get to Carol Stream in Chicago?

Where do I get off the train when travelling between Western Springs and Carol Stream in Chicago?

How much is the train fare from Western Springs to Carol Stream?

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