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

From Algonquin to Western Springs by bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train 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 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #628| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Western Springs
    Ride to train station
    Western Springs
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Algonquin to Western Springs by bus

To get from Algonquin to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 330 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

162min$2.30
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 330
330
Walk to Western Springs
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Algonquin
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    39 min
  • 6
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    42 min
  • 8
    Walk to Western Springs
    Walk to
    Western Springs
    1.71 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to Western Springs

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Western Springs, Chicago is approximately 67.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin 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 Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Western Springs, Chicago

Western Springs is located at Western Springs, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is La Grange.

Train stations close to Western Springs:

  • La Grange
  • Stone Ave.
  • Hinsdale

From Algonquin to Western Springs by bus

To get from Algonquin to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 330 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

162min$2.30
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 330
330
Walk to Western Springs
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Algonquin
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    39 min
  • 6
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    42 min
  • 8
    Walk to Western Springs
    Walk to
    Western Springs
    1.71 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Algonquin to Western Springs?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line 605, Bus line 330.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

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

    The 550 bus line goes from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station near Algonquin to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Western Springs in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Algonquin and Western Springs in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

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

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

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