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How to get fromPalatine to Downers Groveby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palatine to Downers Grove by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    2h 17m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 22.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Downers Grovecar car 22.8 mi
    28 min
    $5–6

  3. Line 604 bus, bus, line 322 bus, line 722 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rand/Evergreen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 604
    2. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    4. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Ogden Ave / Main Stbus bus 722 / ...
    3h 19m
    $44–67

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palatine to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    28 min
    $70–90

Palatine to Downers Grove by train and foot

Calendar200Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Palatine to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rand/Evergreen to Ogden Ave / Main St via Northwest Transportation Center, Woodfield Mall, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 19m.

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