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How to get fromGurnee to Downers Groveby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 30m
    $11–15

  2. Drive  46 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurnee to Downers Grovecar car 46 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  3. Bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    4h 53m
    $27–55

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gurnee to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 46 mi
    54 min
    $150–180

Gurnee to Downers Grove by bus, train, and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Downers Grove via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Ogden Ave / Main St via Waukegan Metra Station, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, 31st Street & Pulaski, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, and Yorktown Center in around 4h 53m.

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