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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 37m
    $158–314

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

    cheapest
    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 15m
    $137–503

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 42m
    $352–703

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus
    26h 18m

  5. Drive 798 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Downers Grovecar car 798 mi
    14h 20m
    $146–211

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

    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 18m
    $188–514

Raleigh to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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 $340–700 and the journey takes 24h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Main St & Ogden Ave via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago, and Naperville Metra in around 26h 18m.

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