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

From Downers Grove to Elburn by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Route 59 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Route 59
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)
    ID NEM6
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Des Moines (Subway)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downers Grove to Elburn by train

To get from Downers Grove to Elburn in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

136min$13.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Elburn

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Elburn, Chicago is approximately 59.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Elburn 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 Lisle.

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Lisle
  • Fairview Ave.
  • Downers Grove

Public transit stations close to Elburn, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Elburn:

  • Elburn
  • La Fox

Bus stations close to Elburn:

  • Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662

Related Routes

From Downers Grove to Elburn by train

To get from Downers Grove to Elburn in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

136min$13.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from #1217| Aurora station near Downers Grove to Route 59 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Route 59 station near Elburn in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Elburn in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1217| Aurora station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Route 59 stop, which is closest to Elburn in Chicago.

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