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

By bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from New Lenox station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Cicero station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

149min$9.75
Train - RIRI
Bus - 35
35
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from New Lenox

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Street & Federal (West)
    ID 7636
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East)
    ID 6301
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cicero
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Downers Grove to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from New Lenox station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

149min$13.00
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from New Lenox

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Downers Grove

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Downers Grove, Chicago is approximately 54.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove 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

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

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Downers Grove
  • Belmont
  • Fairview Ave.

Public transit stations close to Downers Grove, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Downers Grove
  • Lisle
  • Fairview Ave.

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Downers Grove to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from New Lenox station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

149min$13.00
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from New Lenox

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line 35, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The RI train line goes from #400| Lasalle Street station near Downers Grove to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Belmont station near Downers Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the #400| Lasalle Street station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Downers Grove to Downers Grove costs $9.75.

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