How to get from Downers Grove to University Park by bus and train?

From Downers Grove to University Park by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to University Park 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 1 bus and finally take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

135min$14.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 1
1
Train - MEME
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
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downers Grove to University Park by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Downers Grove to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

135min$14.75
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to University Park

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and University Park, Chicago is approximately 53.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to University Park 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 Belmont.

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Belmont
  • Downers Grove
  • Lisle

Public transit stations close to University Park, Chicago

University Park is located at University Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Park Metra Station.

Train stations close to University Park:

  • Richton Park
  • University Park
  • Matteson

Bus stations close to University Park:

  • University Park Metra Station

Related Routes

From Downers Grove to University Park by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Downers Grove to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

135min$14.75
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to University Park?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 1, Bus line ME.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downers Grove to University Park?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct train between Downers Grove and University Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downers Grove to University Park 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 train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near University Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and University Park in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Downers Grove to get to University Park 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 University Park in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to University Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Downers Grove to University Park?

    The ride from Downers Grove to University Park costs $14.50.