The average train between Melrose Park and Downers Grove takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Melrose Park 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 3 times a day between Melrose Park and Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose Park is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Melrose Park to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Melrose Park station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Melrose Park to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Melrose Park station.
Melrose Park to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Melrose Park and Downers Grove is 16.4 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Melrose Park to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 50m.