There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
5h 47m$33–126Drive 234.5 mi
- Drive from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway234.5 mi
4h 1m$43–62Train, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
6h 26m$83–366Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ORD - LAN
6h 20m$54–345
Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway station. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is 229 miles. The road distance is 235.8 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $30 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is 1h ahead of Downers Grove. It is currently 6:55 PM in Downers Grove and 7:55 PM in Capital Area Multimodal Gateway.
Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Downers Grove to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- 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
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
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