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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 50m
    $46–90

  2. Drive 129.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Champaign to Downers Grovecar car 129.5 mi
    2h 30m
    $24–35

  3. Bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    4h 5m
    $47–64

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 37m
    $53–253

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus bus 6-Northbound / ...
    4h 11m
    $46–63

Champaign to Downers Grove by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Peoria Charter Coach also services this route once daily.

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