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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 54m
    $103–471

  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 26m
    $88–401

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 56m
    $195–389

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus
    16h 16m
    $113–221

  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
    $132–477

  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 16m
    $182–417

Rochester to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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 $190–390 and the journey takes 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Main St & Ogden Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago, and Naperville Metra in around 16h 16m.

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