There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
2h 51m$51–365Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain Bnsf
3h 19m$17–26Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain Bnsf
4h 11m$32–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Downers Grove88 mi
1h 35mDrive 88 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grovecar 88 mi
1h 35m$17–24Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
3h 23m$630–962Bus, line 313 bus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Yorktown Centerbus 313
4h 18m$41–48
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Mitchell Airport and arriving at Ogden Ave / Main St via Cumberland CTA Station, Lake St & 5th Ave and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Downers Grove is 114 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs $16 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 313 bus, which costs $40 - $50 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport Departure to Downers Grove via S6 & Clybourn, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mitchell Airport to Ogden Ave / Main St via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, Lake St & 5th Ave, and Yorktown Center in around 4h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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 Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downers Grove.
There are 290+ hotels available in Downers Grove.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Downers Grove. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







