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How to get fromChicago to Downers Groveby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Downers Grove by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    50 min
    $4–6

  2. Line 21 bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from 25th Street & Michigan to North Riverside Mallbus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    2h 25m
    $6

  3. Drive 22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Downers Grovecar car 22.7 mi
    28 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    28 min
    $55–75

Chicago to Downers Grove by train

Calendar212Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 25th Street & Michigan to Ogden Ave / Main St via North Riverside Park Mall and Yorktown Center in around 2h 25m.

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