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How to get fromDowners Grove to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    1h 1m
    $4–6

  2. Line 322 bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus bus 322
    2. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Harrison & Halstedbus bus 60
    2h 27m
    $6

  3. Drive 21.9 mi

    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Downtown Chicagocar car 21.9 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downers Grove to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    28 min
    $55–70

Downers Grove to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Ogden Ave to Downtown Chicago via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Harrison & Halsted in around 2h 27m.

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