Western Springs
The 1892 water tower and a walkable downtown.
Water Tower and Tower Green · Mikebetzel, CC0
To the Loop
15mi
Straight-line miles from downtown Western Springs.
Metra
1 station in town.
County
Cook
About 2.8 square miles.
ASG here
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Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in Western Springs.
Western Springs is a small, walkable village built around its 1892 water tower and Tower Green, with a compact downtown on Burlington Avenue and Hillgrove Avenue beside the BNSF station. The Theatre of Western Springs has staged a full season every year since 1929.
The Western Springs Park District runs Spring Rock Park, its flagship, and Bemis Woods on the north edge connects to the Salt Creek Trail.
Historic architectureQuieter side streetsBig parksRestaurantsEasy without a carTrails and biking
The homes
What you'll find.
Victorian and early twentieth-century homes near the water tower, Tudors, Colonials and Cape Cods on the tree-lined blocks, mid-century homes in the south part of the village, and a few condo buildings downtown.
Single-family homesHistoric homesNew constructionCondos
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at Western Springs station on the BNSF (BNSF) line, toward downtown Chicago. The Western Springs station is downtown on Burlington Avenue. I-294 runs along the west side, and I-55 is a few minutes south.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map. No train times; check Metra for schedules.
Places to know
Start here.
- LandmarksWater Tower and Tower GreenThe 1892 stone and brick water tower, now a small museum, on a green in the middle of town.
- ParksSpring Rock ParkThe flagship park, with a splash pad, playgrounds, lighted tennis courts and ballfields.
- Arts and cultureTheatre of Western SpringsA community theater on Hampton Avenue with a full season every year.
- ParksBemis WoodsForest preserve woods on the north edge of the village, on the Salt Creek Trail.
- Food and drinkPetite VieChef Paul Virant's French cafe and brasserie on Burlington Avenue.
- Food and drinkKirschbaum's BakeryA bakery in town since 1954, known for its donuts.
For sale now
On the market in Western Springs.
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In the news
What's being built and sold.
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around Western Springs.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Western Springs known for?
Western Springs is a small, walkable village built around its 1892 water tower and Tower Green, with a compact downtown on Burlington Avenue and Hillgrove Avenue beside the BNSF station. The Theatre of Western Springs has staged a full season every year since 1929.
What kind of homes are in Western Springs?
Victorian and early twentieth-century homes near the water tower, Tudors, Colonials and Cape Cods on the tree-lined blocks, mid-century homes in the south part of the village, and a few condo buildings downtown.
How do you get to Chicago from Western Springs?
Western Springs is about 15 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at Western Springs station on the BNSF (BNSF) line, toward downtown Chicago. The Western Springs station is downtown on Burlington Avenue. I-294 runs along the west side, and I-55 is a few minutes south.
Which school districts serve Western Springs?
Most of Western Springs is served by Western Springs School District 101, LaGrange Highlands School District 106 and Lyons Township High School District 204. District lines do not always follow town lines, so check the district for any address. We do not rank schools; the Illinois Report Card has each school's own data, and we're happy to look one up with you. Open the Report Card.
What towns are near Western Springs?
The closest towns with our guides are La Grange, La Grange Park, Hinsdale and Oak Brook.
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Sources
Written by our team from public sources. Places change; call ahead.
- Homes for sale
- Live MRED listings, distributed by MLS GRID.
- News
- Google News, linked to each outlet.
- Boundaries
- U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb
- Metra
- Metra. Distances are straight-line.
- Schools
- We don't rank schools: Illinois Report Card
Photo credits 5
- Water Tower and Tower Green Mikebetzel, CC0
- La Grange Public Library Lgplinfo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Grange Park from the air Mx. Granger, CC0
- Memorial Building Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graue Mill and Museum B3thedw, CC BY-SA 4.0
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