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How to get fromDowntown Chicago to Downers Groveby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to Downers Grove by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    59 min
    $4–6

  2. Line 157 bus, line 21 bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clinton Blue Line Station to Pulaski & Cermakbus bus 157
    2. Take the bus from Cermak & Pulaski to North Riverside Mallbus bus 21
    3. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    2h 31m
    $8–10

  3. Drive 22 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to Downers Grovecar car 22 mi
    27 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Chicago to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 22 mi
    27 min
    $55–70

Downtown Chicago to Downers Grove by foot and train

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.6 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Chicago to Ogden Ave / Main St via Clinton Blue Line Station, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Yorktown Center in around 2h 31m.

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