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How to get fromSouth Elgin to Downers Groveby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from South Elgin to Downers Grove by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 801 bus, line 802 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Metra to Aurora Transportation Center Bay Ebus bus 802
    3. Take the train from Aurora to Downers Grovetrain train
    2h 55m
    $8–11

  2. Drive 25.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Elgin to Downers Grovecar car 25.8 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 21m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Elgin to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 25.8 mi
    37 min
    $80–100

  5. Line 801 bus, train, line 715 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    2. Take the train from Geneva to Glen Ellyntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    3h 29m
    $8–12

  6. Line 801 bus, line 802 bus, line 722 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Metra to Aurora Transportation Center Bay Ebus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Metra to Main St & Ogden Avebus bus 722
    3h 43m
    $9–14

South Elgin to Downers Grove by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Downers Grove via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Elgin, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Main St & Ogden Ave via Geneva Metra Station, Geneva Metra, Aurora Transportation Center Bay E, Aurora, Naperville, and Naperville Metra in around 3h 43m.

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