Western Springs, IL is a stunning suburb of Chicago, offering its residents a picturesque environment and convenient access to the surrounding city. There are many transportation options available in Western Springs for those needing to commute into the city or travel around town. Public transportation is provided through Pace Bus, which provides bus service to both Chicago and neighboring suburbs. The Metra BNSF Line also offers commuter rail service in Western Springs which runs along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line from Aurora to Chicago’s Union Station. In addition, several taxi services are available in the area as well as ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. Both Amtrak and Greyhound offer interstate train and bus service at the La Grange Road Station located just outside of Western Springs in nearby LaGrange. With these reliable transportation options, living in Western Springs has never been more convenient!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Western Springs takes 31.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Western Springs get to work:
- 62.3% drive their own car alone
- 4.4% carpool with others
- 8.0% work from home
- 20.6% take mass transit