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How to get fromMadison to Downers Groveby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Downers Grove by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    5h 13m
    $30–62

  2. Drive 136.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Downers Grovecar car 136.2 mi
    2h 29m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 17m
    $43–89

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 54m
    $43–303

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    5h 33m
    $31–57

Madison to Downers Grove by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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