The average train between Cary and Downers Grove takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cary to Downers Grove. 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 Cary and Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Cary is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cary to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Cary station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Cary to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Cary station.
Cary to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Cary and Downers Grove is 48.6 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Cary to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 35m.