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

By bus and train

To get from Western Springs to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

103min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
    ID 984
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #304| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Western Springs
    Ride to train station
    Western Springs
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 421, UP-N and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Western Springs to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Walk to Western Springs
Leaves from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
    ID 984
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #304| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Western Springs
    Walk to
    Western Springs
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western Springs to Western Springs

The distance between Western Springs, Chicago and Western Springs, Chicago is approximately 33.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Springs 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

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

Train stations close to Western Springs:

  • Highlands
  • Stone Ave.
  • Hinsdale

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.
  • Highlands

Alternative route by bus and train via 421, UP-N and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Western Springs to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Walk to Western Springs
Leaves from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
    ID 984
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #304| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Western Springs
    Walk to
    Western Springs
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line UP-N, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line UP-N, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western Springs 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 1 hr 43 min.

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

    The 421 bus line goes from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station near Western Springs to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Western Springs station near Western Springs in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Western Springs and Western Springs in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 421 bus from the Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave stop near Western Springs in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Western Springs to Western Springs?

    The ride from Western Springs to Western Springs costs $11.25.

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