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

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

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  1. Line 12 bus, train, line 715 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Glen Ellyntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    3h 41m
    $8–18

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 51m
    $10–22

  3. Drive 42.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Downers Grovecar car 42.6 mi
    49 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from DeKalb to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    49 min
    $130–160

DeKalb to Downers Grove by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Downers Grove via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 51m.

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