The average train between Downers Grove and Des Plaines takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Downers Grove to Des Plaines. 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 Downers Grove and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Downers Grove to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Des Plaines is 27.1 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Des Plaines via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 56m.