There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Racine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
4h 11m$36–62Train via Kenosha
cheapest- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
5h 7m$13–21Line 330 bus, bus
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus 330
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to MLK Jr and Statebus
5h 14m$46–57Drive 73.6 mi
- Drive from Downers Grove to Racinecar 73.6 mi
1h 38m$14–20
Downers Grove to Racine by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Racine is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Racine is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove to Racine. However, there are services departing from La Grange/Burlington Ave. and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Racine station. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Racine is 93 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Racine without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Downers Grove to Racine, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Racine bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from La Grange/Burlington Ave. station.
Downers Grove to Racine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Racine is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 330 bus and bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downers Grove to MLK Jr and State via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Mitchell Airport in around 5h 14m.
- 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
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Mitchell Airport to MLK Jr and State
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $5–11
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Booking & Getting There
Downers Grove to Racine bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 8 station.
Downers Grove to Racine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Racine is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Downers Grove to Racine.
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