There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Western Springs by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springstrain Bnsf
3h 21m$44–86Drive 118.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Western Springscar 118.6 mi
2h 6m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Downers Grovebus Peoria line
4h 13m$49–68Fly, line 330 bus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus
4h 15m$37–233Bus via Chicago Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 46m$36–65
Bloomington to Western Springs by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Western Springs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Western Springs is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Western Springs. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Downers Grove Metra via Lemont Rd & 75th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Western Springs. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Western Springs via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Bloomington and Western Springs is 140 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Western Springs without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Bloomington to Western Springs, including transfers.
Bloomington to Western Springs bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Western Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Western Springs is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Western Springs, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Western Springs via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Downers Grove twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Western Springs bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Downers Grove station.
Bloomington to Western Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Western Springs is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bloomington to Western Springs.
There are 1279+ hotels available in Western Springs.