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

By bus and train

To get from Homewood to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Homewood 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 24 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

144min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Homewood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    41 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
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Homewood to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Homewood 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 24 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

144min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Homewood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    41 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
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Homewood to Downers Grove
The distance between Homewood, Chicago and Downers Grove, Chicago is approximately 46.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Homewood 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 Homewood

Homewood is located at Homewood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 183rd St & Harwood Ave.

Train stations close to Homewood:

  • Calumet
  • Homewood
  • Flossmoor

Bus stations close to Homewood:

  • 183rd St & Harwood Ave
  • Harwood Ave & 183rd St
  • Dixie Hwy & 183rd St
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
  • Fairview Ave.
  • Belmont
Related Routes

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

To get from Homewood to Downers Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Homewood 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 24 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

144min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Homewood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    41 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
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Homewood 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 24 min.

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

    The ME train line goes from Homewood station near Homewood to #116| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #116| Millennium Station station near Downers Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Homewood and Downers Grove in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the Homewood station near Homewood in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #116| Millennium Station station, which is closest to Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Homewood to Downers Grove costs $14.50.

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