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How to get fromJefferson City to Downers Groveby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Downers Grove by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 12m
    $128–358

  2. Drive 369.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Downers Grovecar car 369.3 mi
    6h 43m
    $68–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Main St & Ogden Avebus bus 834
    9h 19m
    $119–244

  4. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    6h 11m
    $198–527

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    6h 36m
    $413–857

Jefferson City to Downers Grove by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jefferson City to Downers Grove. However, you can take the taxi to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Downers Grove. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Main St & Ogden Ave via Joliet Gateway Center and Pace Transit Center Bay C in around 9h 19m.

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