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

By bus and train

To get from Elmhurst to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 301 bus from York/Butterfield station to Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the BNSF train from La Grange station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

76min$6.05
Bus - 301
301
Bus - 330
330
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from York/Butterfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elmhurst
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6220
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim/Roosevelt
    ID 10476
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Elmhurst to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 301 bus from York St & Butterfield Rd station to Oak Brook Center / Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 322 bus and finally take the 722 bus from Yorktown Center (North Ent.) station to Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

76min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Bus - 322
322
Bus - 722
722
Walk to Downers Grove
Leaves from York St & Butterfield Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
    ID 5563
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    10 min
  • 6
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd
    ID 36633
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Downers Grove
    Walk to
    Downers Grove
    0.82 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elmhurst to Downers Grove

The distance between Elmhurst, Chicago and Downers Grove, Chicago is approximately 15.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is located at Elmhurst, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is York St & Butterfield Rd.

Train stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst:

  • York St & Butterfield Rd
  • York St & Lexington St
  • Butterfield Rd & Chatham 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
  • Fairview Ave.
  • Lisle

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Elmhurst to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 301 bus from York St & Butterfield Rd station to Oak Brook Center / Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 322 bus and finally take the 722 bus from Yorktown Center (North Ent.) station to Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

76min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Bus - 322
322
Bus - 722
722
Walk to Downers Grove
Leaves from York St & Butterfield Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
    ID 5563
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    10 min
  • 6
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ogden Ave & Finley Rd / Belmont Rd
    ID 36633
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Downers Grove
    Walk to
    Downers Grove
    0.82 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line 330, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line 322, Bus line 722.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

    The 301 bus line goes from Forest Park Cta Station station near Elmhurst to Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station near Downers Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elmhurst and Downers Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 301 bus from the Forest Park Cta Station stop near Elmhurst in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station, which is closest to Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Elmhurst to Downers Grove costs $6.05.

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