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How to get fromLouisville to Downers Groveby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Downers Grove by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    7h 14m
    $54–63

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 18m
    $53–314

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 34m
    $87–180

  4. Drive 303.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Downers Grovecar car 303.8 mi
    5h 26m
    $56–81

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 44m
    $58–364

  6. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 18m
    $55–105

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    5h 17m
    $79–420

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 52m
    $168–416

Louisville to Downers Grove by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 320.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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