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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Downers Groveby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Downers Grove by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Chicago

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 38m
    $22–40

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 38m
    $42–85

  3. Drive 130 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Downers Grovecar car 130 mi
    2h 34m
    $24–35

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 42m
    $36–232

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    4h 9m
    $23–42

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    4h 30m
    $98–135

West Lafayette to Downers Grove by bus, foot, and train

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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