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

From Downers Grove to Alsip by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the 385 bus from 111th St & Depot St station to 127th St & Pulaski Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

123min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 385
385
Leaves from Belmont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worth
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    111th St & Depot St
    ID 4765
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Rivercrest Center (4971 W Cal Sag Rd)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station 127th St & Pulaski Rd
    Ride to bus station
    127th St & Pulaski Rd
    ID 13200
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downers Grove to Alsip by bus and train via BNSF, RI and 385

To get from Downers Grove to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 385 bus from Vermont St & Western Ave station to 127th/Pulaski station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

138min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - RIRI
Bus - 385
385
Leaves from Belmont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont St & Western Ave
    ID 4081
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 127th/Pulaski
    Ride to bus station
    127th/Pulaski
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Alsip
The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Alsip, Chicago is approximately 46.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Alsip 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
  • Fairview Ave.
  • Downers Grove
Public transit stations close to Alsip, Chicago

Alsip is located at Alsip, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pulaski Rd & 123rd St.

Train stations close to Alsip:

  • 123rd St.
  • Blue Island
  • Blue Island-Vermont

Bus stations close to Alsip:

  • Pulaski Rd & 123rd St
  • 127th/Pulaski
  • 127th St & Pulaski Rd

Alternative route from Downers Grove to Alsip by bus and train via BNSF, RI and 385

To get from Downers Grove to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 385 bus from Vermont St & Western Ave station to 127th/Pulaski station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

138min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - RIRI
Bus - 385
385
Leaves from Belmont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont St & Western Ave
    ID 4081
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 127th/Pulaski
    Ride to bus station
    127th/Pulaski
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Alsip?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line SWS, Bus line 385.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line RI, Bus line 385.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Alsip in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Alsip in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Alsip in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Downers Grove to Alsip?

    The ride from Downers Grove to Alsip costs $14.25.

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