There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Downers Grove by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
3h 33m$70–363Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
7h 49m$42–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 43m$62–139Drive 230.4 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Downers Grovecar 230.4 mi
3h 59m$43–61Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 57m$74–111
Lansing to Downers Grove by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Downers Grove is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Downers Grove is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $65 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Downers Grove station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via South Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Lansing and Downers Grove is 224 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Downers Grove without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lansing to Downers Grove, including transfers.
Lansing to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Downers Grove is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Downers Grove via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lansing to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.
Downers Grove is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 11:47 AM in Lansing and 10:47 AM in Downers Grove.
Lansing to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Downers Grove is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Lansing to Downers Grove.
There are 339+ hotels available in Downers Grove.







