How to get from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 226 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Oakton/Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

155min$9.55
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 226
226
Walk to Elk Grove Village
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton/Hamilton
    ID 24342
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elk Grove Village
    Walk to
    Elk Grove Village
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 226 bus from Oakton/Busse station to Oakton/Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

155min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 226
226
Walk to Elk Grove Village
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-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dee Road
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakton/Busse
    ID 21059
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton/Hamilton
    ID 24342
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elk Grove Village
    Walk to
    Elk Grove Village
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Elk Grove Village, Chicago is approximately 49.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village by Chicago 'L', 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 Fairview Ave..

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Fairview Ave.
  • Downers Grove
  • Belmont

Public transit stations close to Elk Grove Village, Chicago

Elk Grove Village is located at Elk Grove Village, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Busse Rd & Oakton St.

Bus stations close to Elk Grove Village:

  • Busse Rd & Oakton St
  • Higgins Rd & Oakton St
  • Busse/Oakton

Related Routes

From Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 226 bus from Oakton/Busse station to Oakton/Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

155min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 226
226
Walk to Elk Grove Village
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-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dee Road
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakton/Busse
    ID 21059
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton/Hamilton
    ID 24342
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elk Grove Village
    Walk to
    Elk Grove Village
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 226.

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

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 226.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Elk Grove Village in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Elk Grove Village in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Elk Grove Village in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village?

    The ride from Downers Grove to Elk Grove Village costs $9.55.