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How to get fromDowners Grove to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Downers Grove to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    7h 15m
    $104–185

  2. Drive 187.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Carmelcar car 187.1 mi
    3h 30m
    $35–50

  3. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 37m
    $83–120

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    $496–1,200

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    9h 35m
    $60–118

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $136–550

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Ogden Ave to Carmel via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Keystone Crossing - 8702 N in around 8h 37m.

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