The average train between Downers Grove and Northwestern University takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Downers Grove to Northwestern University. 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 Northwestern University. 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 Northwestern University at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Downers Grove to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Northwestern University is 39.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Northwestern University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 2h 5m.