The average train between Northbrook and Downers Grove takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Northbrook 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 Northbrook and Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northbrook is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Northbrook station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Northbrook to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Northbrook station.
Northbrook to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Northbrook and Downers Grove is 38.5 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Northbrook to Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 5m.