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How to get fromColumbia to Downers Groveby plane, train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Downers Grove by plane, train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 5m
    $101–337

  2. Drive 361.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Downers Grovecar car 361.5 mi
    6h 36m
    $66–96

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 59m
    $247–411

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Main St & Ogden Avebus bus 834
    10h 51m
    $100–208

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    13h 10m
    $97–153

Columbia to Downers Grove by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Columbia to Ogden Ave / Main St via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 13h 10m.

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