The average train between Elgin and Downers Grove takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin 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 Elgin and Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Elgin to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Elgin and Downers Grove is 33.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 31m.