The average train between Lake Forest and Downers Grove takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest and Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Lake Forest to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Downers Grove is 52 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 25m.