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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Downers Grove by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 59m
    $103–501

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 24m
    $88–421

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 57m
    $158–343

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    16h 12m
    $102–162

  5. Drive  613.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Downers Grovecar car 613.5 mi
    10h 40m
    $112–162

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    5h 51m
    $176–335

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    6h 11m
    $186–325

Rochester to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–340 and the journey takes 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ogden Ave / Main St via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton Blue Line Station, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Yorktown Center in around 16h 12m.

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