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How to get from Downers Grove to Addison by bus and train?

From Downers Grove to Addison by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Addison in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Downers Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the 715 bus from 22nd/Highland station to Lake/Rohlwing station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

70min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Walk to Addison
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belmont
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    22nd St & Highland Ave
    ID 7577
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd/Highland
    ID 7419
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake/Rohlwing
    ID 32524
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Addison
    Walk to
    Addison
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downers Grove to Addison by bus and train via BNSF, 714 and 711

To get from Downers Grove to Addison in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Naperville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Front St & Hale St station to Lake St & Central Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

130min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 714
714
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Addison
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belmont
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Dr & Hale St
    ID 29316
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front St & Hale St
    ID 28611
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Lincoln St & Lake St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Central Ct
    ID 37251
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Addison
    Walk to
    Addison
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Addison

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Addison, Chicago is approximately 20.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Addison by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downers Grove

Downers Grove is located at Downers Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lisle.

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Lisle
  • Downers Grove
  • Fairview Ave.

Public transit stations close to Addison, Chicago

Addison is located at Addison, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rohlwing Rd & Windmill Ct.

Train stations close to Addison:

  • Roselle
  • Wood Dale
  • Medinah

Bus stations close to Addison:

  • Rohlwing Rd & Windmill Ct
  • Lake St & Central Ct
  • Lake/Rohlwing

Alternative route from Downers Grove to Addison by bus and train via BNSF, 714 and 711

To get from Downers Grove to Addison in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Naperville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Front St & Hale St station to Lake St & Central Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

130min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 714
714
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Addison
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belmont
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Dr & Hale St
    ID 29316
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front St & Hale St
    ID 28611
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Lincoln St & Lake St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Central Ct
    ID 37251
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Addison
    Walk to
    Addison
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Addison?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 834, Bus line 715.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downers Grove to Addison?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 714, Bus line 711.

  • Is there a direct train between Downers Grove and Addison in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downers Grove to Addison in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Belmont station near Downers Grove to #1252| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #1252| Chicago Union Station station near Addison in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Downers Grove to Addison in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Addison in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Downers Grove to get to Addison in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Belmont station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Downers Grove and Addison in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #1252| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Addison in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Downers Grove to Addison?

    The ride from Downers Grove to Addison costs $6.05.