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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 58m
    $63–374

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 46m
    $136–275

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    10h 7m
    $68–128

  4. Drive 388.1 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Downers Grovecar car 388.1 mi
    6h 28m
    $71–103

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 11m
    $228–464

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $635–1,082

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    13h 52m
    $92–168

Saint Paul to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h.

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