How to get from Downers Grove to Carol Stream by bus and train?

From Downers Grove to Carol Stream by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Carol Stream 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 Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

133min$6.55
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 714
714
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 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
    North
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downers Grove to Carol Stream by bus

To get from Downers Grove to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 722 bus from Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd station to Naperville Rd & Diehl Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

141min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 722
722
Bus - 714
714
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd
    ID 36633
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Rd & Diehl Rd
    ID 29369
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Rd & Diehl Rd
    ID 36566
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    North
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Carol Stream

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Carol Stream, Chicago is approximately 26.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Carol Stream by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Downers Grove to Carol Stream

To check the bus and train schedule from Downers Grove to Carol Stream using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downers Grove) and destination (Carol Stream), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Downers Grove to Carol Stream by bus

To get from Downers Grove to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 722 bus from Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd station to Naperville Rd & Diehl Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

141min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 722
722
Bus - 714
714
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd
    ID 36633
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Rd & Diehl Rd
    ID 29369
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Rd & Diehl Rd
    ID 36566
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    North
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 714, Bus line 711.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 722, Bus line 714, Bus line 711.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Naperville station near Downers Grove to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) stop, which is closest to Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Downers Grove to Carol Stream costs $6.55.

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