The average train between Evanston and Downers Grove takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Evanston 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 Evanston and Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Evanston to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Evanston to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Evanston and Downers Grove is 37 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Evanston to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 48m.