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How to get fromJacksonville to Downers Groveby taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 14m
    $148–241

  2. Drive 210 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Downers Grovecar car 210 mi
    3h 54m
    $39–56

  3. Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 18m
    $130–362

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Main St & Ogden Avebus bus 834
    5h 21m
    $136–209

  5. Taxi, bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 10m
    $146–374

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Downers Grove. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Downers Grove. Alternatively, you can drive from Jacksonville to Downers Grove in around 3h 54m.

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