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How to get fromSpringfield to Downers Groveby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Downers Grove by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Main St & Ogden Avebus bus 834
    4h 35m
    $50–101

  2. Drive 178 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Downers Grovecar car 178 mi
    3h 14m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    6h 40m
    $56–86

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 39m
    $50–248

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 22m
    $56–258

Springfield to Downers Grove by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Ogden Ave / Main St via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 6h 40m.

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