The average train between Western Springs and Des Plaines takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Western Springs to Des Plaines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Western Springs and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Western Springs is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Western Springs to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Western Springs station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Western Springs to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Western Springs station.
Western Springs to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Western Springs and Des Plaines is 24.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Western Springs to Des Plaines via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 42m.