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How to get fromDowners Grove to Atlantaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Downers Grove to Atlanta by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    4h 56m
    $89–193

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    17h 47m
    $104–205

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    35h 23m
    $364–805

  4. Drive 679.7 mi

    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Atlantacar car 679.7 mi
    12h 46m
    $124–180

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    5h 12m
    $129–563

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SBN - ATL
    7h 21m
    $113–576

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MKE - ATL
    7h 11m
    $532–1,177

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    18h 6m
    $104–205

Downers Grove to Atlanta by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 15h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downers Grove to Peachtree Station via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville in around 35h 23m.

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