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 19 min. The ride fare is $15.50. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fox Lake on the Moovit app.

199min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 570
570
Walk to Fox Lake
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belmont
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    85 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
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeland Plaza
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fox Lake
    Walk to
    Fox Lake
    10 yd • 1 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 73.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Downers Grove to Fox Lake

To check the bus and train schedule from Downers Grove to Fox Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downers Grove) and destination (Fox Lake), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line MD-N, Bus line 570.

  • 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 19 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Belmont station near Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union 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 19 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 Belmont 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, 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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