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How to get fromDowners Grove to Des Plainesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 330 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to LaGrange Roadtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    1h 30m
    $6–8

  2. Drive 20.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Des Plainescar car 20.8 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 56m
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downers Grove to Des Plainestaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    26 min
    $60–80

Downers Grove to Des Plaines by train and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Des Plaines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 56m.

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