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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 ME train from Richton Park station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

160min$14.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Richton Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #100| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Downers Grove to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Richton Park station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

160min$14.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Richton Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #100| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    34 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 52.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 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 Belmont.

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Belmont
  • Lisle
  • Downers Grove

Alternative route by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Downers Grove to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Richton Park station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

160min$14.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Richton Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #100| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    34 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 160 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 7, 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 40 min.

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

    The ME train line goes from #100| Millennium Station station near Downers Grove to Van Buren St. 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 40 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the #100| Millennium Station 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 $14.50.

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