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

From Downers Grove to United Center by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Downers Grove 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 54 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to United Center on the Moovit app.

54min$9.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Downers Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1236| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 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 & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downers Grove to United Center by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Downers Grove station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 50 bus from Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North) station to Damen & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $9.25. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to United Center on the Moovit app.

56min$9.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 50
50
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Downers Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1236| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Illinois Medical District
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 15869
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Madison (North)
    ID 8910
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    210 yd • 3 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 23.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Downers Grove to United Center

To check the bus and train schedule from Downers Grove to United Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downers Grove) and destination (United Center), 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.

Related Routes

From Downers Grove to United Center by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Downers Grove station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 50 bus from Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North) station to Damen & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $9.25. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to United Center on the Moovit app.

56min$9.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 50
50
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Downers Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1236| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Illinois Medical District
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 15869
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Madison (North)
    ID 8910
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    210 yd • 3 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 54 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 50.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downers Grove to United Center?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1236| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in 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 by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Downers Grove in Downers Grove and United Center in Chicago by train and bus is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1236| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Downers Grove.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Downers Grove and United Center?

    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?

    The first train from Downers Grove in Downers Grove to United Center in Chicago is Burlington Northern. It leaves the Downers Grove station at 11:26 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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