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How to get fromWashington to Downers Groveby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Downers Grove by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 1m
    $109–577

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    6h 6m
    $73–916

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    19h 2m
    $209–458

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    20h 25m
    $119–226

  5. Drive  701.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Downers Grovecar car 701.6 mi
    12h 22m
    $128–185

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 17m
    $136–849

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 45m
    $128–856

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    6h 13m
    $188–914

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    6h 19m
    $462–1,144

Washington to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–460 and the journey takes 17h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 17h 10m.

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