How to get from Downers Grove to Navy Pier by bus and train?

From Downers Grove to Navy Pier by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Navy Pier in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121 bus and finally take the 29 bus from Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) station to Navy Pier Terminal (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

70min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 121
121
Bus - 29
29
Walk to Navy Pier
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
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    Fairbanks & Chicago (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (North)
    ID 6585
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 751
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
    ID 758
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Navy Pier
    Walk to
    Navy Pier
    East Grand Avenue
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downers Grove to Navy Pier by bus and train via BNSF, 121 and 65

To get from Downers Grove to Navy Pier in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121 bus and finally take the 65 bus from Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) station to Navy Pier Terminal (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

72min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 121
121
Bus - 65
65
Walk to Navy Pier
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
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    Fairbanks & Chicago (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (North)
    ID 6585
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 751
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
    ID 14162
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Navy Pier
    Walk to
    Navy Pier
    East Grand Avenue
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Navy Pier

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Navy Pier, Chicago is approximately 25.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Navy Pier 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.
  • Downers Grove
  • Lisle

Public transit stations close to Navy Pier, Chicago

Navy Pier is located at East Grand Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake (Red).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Lake (Red)
  • Washington/Wabash
  • Chicago-Red

Train stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • Grand & Peshtigo (West)
  • Grand & Streeter (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downers Grove to Navy Pier by bus and train via BNSF, 121 and 65

To get from Downers Grove to Navy Pier in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121 bus and finally take the 65 bus from Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) station to Navy Pier Terminal (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

72min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 121
121
Bus - 65
65
Walk to Navy Pier
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
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    Fairbanks & Chicago (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (North)
    ID 6585
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 751
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
    ID 14162
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Navy Pier
    Walk to
    Navy Pier
    East Grand Avenue
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 121, Bus line 29.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 121, Bus line 65.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Belmont station near Downers Grove to #1246| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Navy Pier in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Navy Pier in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get off the train at the #1246| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Navy Pier in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Downers Grove to Navy Pier?

    The ride from Downers Grove to Navy Pier costs $9.00.

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