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How to get from Downers Grove to United Center by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

61min$9.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BNSF and 126

To get from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Van Buren & Ogden (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

74min$9.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 126
126
Walk to United Center
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Ogden (West)
    ID 99
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to United Center

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and United Center, Chicago is approximately 24.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to United Center 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 United Center, Chicago

United Center is located at West Madison Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to United Center:

  • Polk
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ashland-Lake

Bus stations close to United Center:

  • Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East)
  • Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
  • Madison & Damen (West)

Alternative route by bus and train via BNSF and 126

To get from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Van Buren & Ogden (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

74min$9.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 126
126
Walk to United Center
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Ogden (West)
    ID 99
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 126.

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

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

  • Which train line goes from Downers Grove to United Center 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 bus line till Chicago Union Station station near United Center in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and United Center in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago?

    The first train from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago is Burlington Northern. It leaves the Belmont station at 11:22 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Downers Grove to United Center?

    The ride from Downers Grove to United Center costs $9.00.

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