The average train between Detroit and Downers Grove takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Detroit 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 3 times a day between Detroit and Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Detroit to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Detroit and Downers Grove is 413.9 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m.