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There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Downers Grove by train, subway, 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
    50 min
    $4–6

  2. Subway, line 322 bus

    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to 54th/Cermaksubway subway Pink Line
    2. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    2h 8m
    $6–10

  3. Drive  22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Downers Grovecar car 22.7 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    28 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 60 bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Wabash to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Stationbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    2h 23m
    $6–8

Illinois to Downers Grove by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Illinois, 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 bus from Madison & Wabash to Ogden Ave / Main St via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Yorktown Center in around 2h 23m.

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