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How to get fromRockford to Downers Groveby bus, subway, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford to Downers Grove by bus, subway, train, or car

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  1. Bus, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to LaSallesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 34m
    $43–66

  2. Drive 73.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Downers Grovecar car 73.4 mi
    1h 30m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 35m
    $44–70

  4. Bus, line 313 bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Yorktown Centerbus bus 313
    4h 15m
    $42–65

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  • Distance: 113.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Ogden Ave / Main St via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, Lake St & 5th Ave, and Yorktown Center in around 4h 15m.

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