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How to get fromNew Jersey to Downers Groveby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from New Jersey to Downers Grove by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 17m
    $127–866

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    19h 35m
    $140–228

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 58m
    $306–1,207

  4. Drive 793.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Downers Grovecar car 793.4 mi
    13h 19m
    $145–210

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 15m
    $159–405

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 48m
    $217–588

  7. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 52m
    $333–890

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 46m
    $139–255

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    7h 12m
    $227–688

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $584–885

  11. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 28m
    $154–327

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 37m
    $364–745

New Jersey to Downers Grove by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 763.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Downers Grove via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 58m.

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