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How to get fromLake Forest to Downers Groveby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Forest to Downers Grove by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    2h 25m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 39.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Downers Grovecar car 39.9 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    48 min
    $100–130

Lake Forest to Downers Grove by train and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 25m.

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