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How to get fromDowners Grove to Northern Illinois Universityby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Northern Illinois University by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 715 bus, train, line 12 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metrabus bus 715
    2. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    4h 40m
    $8–17

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 47m
    $11–21

  3. Drive 44.8 mi

    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 44.8 mi
    49 min
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downers Grove to Northern Illinois Universitytaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    49 min
    $140–170

Downers Grove to Northern Illinois University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd in around 4h 47m.

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