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How to get fromNotre Dame to Downers Groveby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Notre Dame to Downers Grove by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 18m
    $31–48

  2. Drive  109 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Notre Dame to Downers Grovecar car 109 mi
    2h 9m
    $20–28

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 31m
    $66–101

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 35m
    $54–254

  5. Train via South Bend Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 46m
    $41–50

  6. Taxi, bus, line 157 bus, line 21 bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Notre Dame to South Bend Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Pulaski & Cermakbus bus 157
    4. Take the bus from Cermak & Pulaski to North Riverside Mallbus bus 21
    5. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    5h 2m

South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Downers Grove via South Bend Station and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 31m.

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