What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Downers Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Downers Grove is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Downers Grove?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Downers Grove is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Downers Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Ogden Ave / Main St via Cumberland CTA Station, Lake St & 5th Ave and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Downers Grove?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Elgin to Downers Grove?

The distance between Elgin and Downers Grove is 58 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Downers Grove without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Downers Grove without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Downers Grove?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Elgin to Downers Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Downers Grove bus from?

Elgin to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Downers Grove train from?

Elgin to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Downers Grove?

The best way to get from Elgin to Downers Grove is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 331 bus and line 313 bus, which costs $7 - $14 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Elgin to Downers Grove bus arrive?

Elgin to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

Where does the Elgin to Downers Grove train arrive?

Elgin to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Downers Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Downers Grove is 26 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Elgin to Downers Grove.

Where can I stay near Downers Grove?

There are 350+ hotels available in Downers Grove.

Elgin to Downers Grove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 331 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain Bnsf
2h 31m
$7–9
Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Downers Grovecar 25.8 mi
35 min
$5–7
Bus, line 331 bus, line 313 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 5th/Lakebus 331
3. Take the bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Yorktown Centerbus 313
3h 18m
$8–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Downers Grovetaxi 25.8 mi
35 min
$80–100

Elgin to Downers Grove by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.8 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Ogden Ave / Main St via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, Lake St & 5th Ave, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 18m.

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