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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Downers Grove by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 48m
    $84–444

  2. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 20m
    $64–334

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 42m
    $591–907

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    26h 48m
    $177–284

  5. Drive  798 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Downers Grovecar car 798 mi
    14h 19m
    $137–197

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    7h 23m
    $130–409

Raleigh to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 24h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Ogden Ave / Main St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, and Yorktown Center in around 26h 48m.

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