How to get from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Western Springs station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Mannheim Rd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

75min$6.05
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Western Springs
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Lake
    ID 10383
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6918
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the BNSF train from Western Springs station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

82min$11.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Western Springs
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Western Springs, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 11.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Western Springs

Western Springs is located at Western Springs, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Hinsdale.

Train stations close to Western Springs:

  • Hinsdale
  • Congress Park
  • Stone Ave.

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York/Palmer.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York/Palmer
  • 1st St & York St
  • York/Arthur

Related Routes

From Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the BNSF train from Western Springs station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

82min$11.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Western Springs
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 330, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Western Springs and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Western Springs in Western Springs to La Grange station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till La Grange station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Western Springs in Western Springs and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Western Springs to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Western Springs in Western Springs.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Western Springs and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the La Grange stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the train fare from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Western Springs to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.05.

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