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How to get from East Chicago to Western Springs by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from East Chicago to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Western Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.
130min
SSL
7
BNSFLeaves from East Chicago
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationEast Chicago200 yd • 3 min
- 2SSLWait for trainSSLChicago
- 3
Ride to train stationVan Buren St.49 min - 4Walk to bus stationMichigan & Van Buren (North)ID 7550 yd • 1 min
- 57Wait for bus7Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
- 6Ride to bus stationClinton & Jackson (South)ID 63619 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station40 yd • 1 min
- 8BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1207| Fairview Ave.
- 9Ride to train stationWestern Springs37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 126 and BNSF
To get from East Chicago to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Western Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.
130min
SSL 126
BNSFLeaves from East Chicago
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationEast Chicago200 yd • 3 min
- 2SSLWait for trainSSLChicago
- 3Ride to train stationVan Buren St.49 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMichigan & Van Buren (North)ID 7550 yd • 1 min
- 5126Wait for bus126Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
- 6Ride to bus stationClinton & Jackson (South)ID 636110 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station40 yd • 1 min
- 8BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1207| Fairview Ave.
- 9Ride to train stationWestern Springs37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from East Chicago to Western Springs
The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Western Springs, Chicago is approximately 39.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Western Springs 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 East Chicago
East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.
Train stations close to East Chicago:
- Hammond
Bus stations close to East Chicago:
- E. Chicago S. Shore Station
Public transit stations close to Western Springs, Chicago
Western Springs is located at Western Springs, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western Springs.
Train stations close to Western Springs:
- Western Springs
- Highlands
- Stone Ave.
Related Routes
- Manteno to Western Springs
- Mendota to Western Springs
- Plano to Western Springs
- Sycamore to Western Springs
- Kankakee to Western Springs
- Aroma Park to Western Springs
- Bourbonnais to Western Springs
- Bradley to Western Springs
- Cortland to Western Springs
- Dekalb to Western Springs
- Crown Point to Western Springs
- Gary to Western Springs
- Griffith to Western Springs
- Hammond to Western Springs
- Lake Station to Western Springs
- Merrillville to Western Springs
- Portage to Western Springs
- Addison to Western Springs
- Algonquin to Western Springs
- Alsip to Western Springs
Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 126 and BNSF
To get from East Chicago to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Western Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.
130min
SSL 126
BNSFLeaves from East Chicago
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationEast Chicago200 yd • 3 min
- 2SSLWait for trainSSLChicago
- 3Ride to train stationVan Buren St.49 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMichigan & Van Buren (North)ID 7550 yd • 1 min
- 5126Wait for bus126Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
- 6Ride to bus stationClinton & Jackson (South)ID 636110 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station40 yd • 1 min
- 8BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1207| Fairview Ave.
- 9Ride to train stationWestern Springs37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from East Chicago to Western Springs?
The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF.
What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to Western Springs?
The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.
Is there a direct train between East Chicago and Western Springs in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.
Which train line goes from East Chicago to Western Springs in Chicago?
The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Western Springs station near Western Springs in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from East Chicago to Western Springs in Chicago by train and bus?
The total travel time between East Chicago and Western Springs in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.
Where do I get on the train near East Chicago to get to Western Springs in Chicago?
Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Chicago and Western Springs in Chicago?
Get off the train at the Western Springs station, which is closest to Western Springs in Chicago.
