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How to get fromLos Angeles Union Station to Downers Groveby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, tram, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Downers Grove by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 31m
    $144–624

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    7h 49m
    $114–404

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 17m
    $695–1,449

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2d 2h
    $336–632

  5. Drive 1,990.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Downers Grovecar car 1,990.2 mi
    31h 11m
    $364–525

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    7h 29m
    $143–570

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 1m
    $157–625

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    9h 18m
    $152–617

  9. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    10h 43m
    $208–445

Los Angeles Union Station to Downers Grove by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$695Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,794.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 34m.

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