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

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

228min$16.25
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1227| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Downers Grove

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Downers Grove, Chicago is approximately 81.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Downers Grove 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, Chicago

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.
  • Belmont

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Downers Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Downers Grove in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Belmont station near Downers Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Downers Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Downers Grove in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Belmont station, which is closest to Downers Grove in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cortland to Downers Grove?

    The ride from Cortland to Downers Grove costs $16.25.

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