There are 8 ways to get from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
5h 54mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane ORD - MGW
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
7h 11m$77–352Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
11h 17m$124–285Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
13h 8m$81–130Drive 474.3 mi
- Drive from Downers Grove to Pittsburghcar 474.3 mi
8h 1m$87–125Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
5h 41mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 38m$89–383Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
14h 27m$77–127
Downers Grove to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 14h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh is to fly and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Pittsburgh is 478 miles. The road distance is 477 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Downers Grove to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Downers Grove to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Downers Grove. It is currently 11:26 AM in Downers Grove and 12:26 PM in Pittsburgh.
Downers Grove to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Pittsburgh is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Downers Grove to Pittsburgh.
There are 721+ hotels available in Pittsburgh.