There are 3 ways to get from Downers Grove to Watseka by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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 Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 50m$75–120Drive 84 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downers Grove to Watsekacar 84 mi
1h 57m$16–23Line 322 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus 322
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus
- Take the taxi from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Watsekataxi
4h 52m$136–256
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Watseka is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Watseka is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Watseka station. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Gilman Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Watseka is 119 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Watseka without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Downers Grove to Watseka, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Watseka train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Watseka train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Watseka is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Downers Grove to Watseka.
There are two+ hotels available in Watseka.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Watseka, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Watseka via Chicago Union Station and Gilman Station in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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