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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shore to Downers Grove by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from 69th to Jackson-Redsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    1h 45m
    $6–11

  2. Drive 25.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shore to Downers Grovecar car 25.6 mi
    44 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 63 bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stony Island & 63rd/64th to Midway Orange Line Stationbus bus 63
    2. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    3h 19m
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Shore to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 25.6 mi
    44 min
    $65–80

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Clintonbus bus J14
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    1h 50m
    $6–8

South Shore to Downers Grove by subway, foot, and train

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Stony Island & 63rd/64th to Ogden Ave / Main St via Midway Orange Line Station, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 19m.

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