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How to get from Griffith to Western Springs by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S 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 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1229| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Western Springs
    Ride to train station
    Western Springs
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Western Springs

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Western Springs, Chicago is approximately 59.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith 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 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith to Western Springs?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Western Springs in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Western Springs in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western Springs station near Western Springs in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Griffith and Western Springs in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith to get to Western Springs in Chicago?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith and Western Springs in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Western Springs station, which is closest to Western Springs in Chicago.

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