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

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There are 9 ways to get from Downers Grove to Atlanta by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    4h 46m
    $111–265

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    cheapest
    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 57m
    $89–193

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    17h 47m
    $124–205

  4. 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
    $724–1,155

  5. Drive  679.7 mi

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

  6. Train to South Bend, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    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 5m
    $99–468

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MDW - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Atlantacar car
    6h 55m
    $212–1,150

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    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 14m
    $554–1,197

  9. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    18h 6m
    $114–205

Downers Grove to Atlanta by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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 $120–200 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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