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How to get fromSpringfield to Downers Groveby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Downers Grove by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
    4h 8m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain
    3. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Main St & Ogden Avebus834
    11h 21m
    $71–337

  3. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Downers Grovecar490.3 mi
    8h 14m
    $90–130

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus
    13h 35m
    $111–257

Springfield to Downers Grove by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Ogden Ave / Main St via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 13h 35m.

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