There are 4 ways to get from Western Springs to Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Western Springs to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
38 min$4–5Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Western Springs to Chicagocar 15.3 mi
28 min$3–4Line 330 bus, line 62 bus
- Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Archer/Harlembus 330
- Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to Dearborn & Harrisonbus 62
1h 55m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Western Springs to Chicagotaxi 15.3 mi
28 min$50–65
Western Springs to Chicago by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Springs to Chicago is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Western Springs to Chicago is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Springs station to Chicago. However, there are services departing from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Archer & Neva Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Western Springs and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Western Springs and Chicago is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.
The best way to get from Western Springs to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $5.
The train from Western Springs to Chicago Union Station takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Western Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station.
Western Springs to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Western Springs station.
The best way to get from Western Springs to Chicago is to train which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 330 bus and line 62 bus, which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Western Springs, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Western Springs to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Western Springs to Dearborn & Harrison via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, Archer/Harlem, and Archer & Neva Terminal in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Western Springs to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Archer/Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to Dearborn & Harrison
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Naperville Cab / Naperville Taxi Dispatch
- Phone
- +1 630 357 1366
Naperville City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630 305 9999
Suburban Taxi Naperville
- Phone
- +1 630 420 7220
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Western Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Archer/Harlem station.
Western Springs to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Springs to Chicago is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Western Springs to Chicago.
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