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How to get fromWaukegan to Downers Groveby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Downers Grove by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    2h 39m
    $10–13

  2. Drive 47.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Downers Grovecar car 47.5 mi
    57 min
    $9–13

  3. Bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    3h 20m
    $44–135

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waukegan to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 47.5 mi
    57 min
    $120–160

Waukegan to Downers Grove by train and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Waukegan to Downers Grove.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Ogden Ave / Main St via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Cicero & 24th Place, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 20m.

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