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How to get fromBoston to Downers Groveby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Downers Grove by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 36m
    $90–409

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHT - ORD
    7h 8m
    $89–406

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 35m
    $338–675

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    25h 30m
    $180–293

  5. Drive 994.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Downers Grovecar car 994.8 mi
    17h 14m
    $182–263

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    5h 4m
    $625–898

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    6h 31m
    $104–476

  8. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    7h 13m
    $91–407

  9. Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $692–3,305

Boston to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 22h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Ogden Ave / Main St via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, and Yorktown Center in around 25h 30m.

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