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How to get fromDes Plaines to Downers Groveby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Downers Grove by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 322 bus, line 722 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Ogden Ave / Main Stbus bus 722 / ...
    1h 15m
    $46–64

  2. Drive 20.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Downers Grovecar car 20.5 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    1h 58m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    26 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 330 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus bus 330
    2. Take the train from LaGrange Road to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    1h 48m
    $5–8

Des Plaines to Downers Grove by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Ogden Ave / Main St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 58m.

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