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How to get fromDowners Grove to Ottawaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Downers Grove to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Mendota Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $95–139

  2. Drive 57.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Ottawacar car 57.2 mi
    1h 25m
    $11–16

  3. Line 722 bus, train, taxi via Plano

    1. Take the bus from Ogden Ave / Main St to Naperville Metrabus bus 722
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Plano Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    2h 38m
    $89–114

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downers Grove to Ottawataxi taxi 57.2 mi
    1h 25m
    $140–170

  5. Line 722 bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ogden Ave / Main St to Naperville Metrabus bus 722
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    2h 57m
    $94–138

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 90.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Downers Grove to Ottawa. However, you can take the train to Naperville, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Ottawa. Alternatively, you can take the line 722 bus to Naperville Metra, walk to Naperville Amtrak Station, take the train to Plano Station, then take the taxi to Ottawa.

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