There are 6 ways to get from Downers Grove to Butler University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
7h 3m$36–72Drive 188.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downers Grove to Butler Universitycar 188.4 mi
3h 23m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 7m$36–52Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 28 bus
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to Butler Way at Clowes Hallbus
6h 16m$110–384Bus via 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 22m$43–68Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 28 bus
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to Butler Way at Clowes Hallbus
6h 11m$65–424
Downers Grove to Butler University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Butler University is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Butler University is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove to Butler University. However, there are services departing from Main St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Butler Way at Clowes Hall via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Butler University is 219 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Butler University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Downers Grove to Butler University, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Butler University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Butler University is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 7m.
Downers Grove to Butler University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Butler University is 1h ahead of Downers Grove. It is currently 3:26 PM in Downers Grove and 4:26 PM in Butler University.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Butler University, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- indygo.net
Bus from Ctc-P to Butler Way at Clowes Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Butler University is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Downers Grove to Butler University.
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