The average train between Downers Grove and Northbrook takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Downers Grove to Northbrook. 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 Northbrook. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Northbrook at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Northbrook station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Downers Grove to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Northbrook station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Northbrook is 38.5 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Northbrook via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 13m.