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How to get fromIndianapolis to Downers Groveby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Downers Grove by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    4h 54m
    $37–54

  2. Bus via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    6h 55m
    $34–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 14m
    $112–172

  4. Drive  189 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Downers Grovecar car 189 mi
    3h 35m
    $35–50

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 17m
    $388–863

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 52m
    $53–373

  7. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 49m
    $78–296

Indianapolis to Downers Grove by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h.

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