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How to get fromEvanston to Downers Groveby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Downers Grove by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    1h 49m
    $8–11

  2. Drive  29.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Downers Grovecar car 29.4 mi
    40 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping from Woodfield SB
    3h 7m
    $44–67

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 29.4 mi
    40 min
    $95–120

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    2h 6m
    $6–11

Evanston to Downers Grove by train and foot

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Evanston to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to Ogden Ave / Main St via O'Hare MMF Bay 9, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 7m.

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