How to get from Downers Grove to Fox Lake by bus and train?

From Downers Grove to Fox Lake by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Fox Lake 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 MD-N train and finally take the 570 bus from Belvidere/Lake station to Lakeland Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

200min$15.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 570
570
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2111| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grayslake
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belvidere/Lake
    ID 19236
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Lakeland Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lakeland Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeland Plaza
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downers Grove to Fox Lake by train

To get from Downers Grove to Fox Lake in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

190min$13.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Fox Lake
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    65 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2113| Fox Lake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    113 min
  • 6
    Walk to Fox Lake
    Walk to
    Fox Lake
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Fox Lake

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Fox Lake, Chicago is approximately 73.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Fox Lake 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 Fairview Ave..

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Fairview Ave.
  • Lisle
  • Downers Grove

Public transit stations close to Fox Lake, Chicago

Fox Lake is located at Fox Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rollins/Dena/Sayton.

Train stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Fox Lake
  • Ingleside

Bus stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Rollins/Dena/Sayton
  • Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
  • Rollins/Hillside

Related Routes

From Downers Grove to Fox Lake by train

To get from Downers Grove to Fox Lake in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

190min$13.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Fox Lake
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    65 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2113| Fox Lake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    113 min
  • 6
    Walk to Fox Lake
    Walk to
    Fox Lake
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 570.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Fox Lake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Fox Lake in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Fox Lake in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Downers Grove to Fox Lake costs $15.50.

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