Downers Grove



Downers Grove is a village in Chicagoland. With a 2005 population of 49,000, Downers Grove has developed into a major Chicago suburb. It contains the headquarters of many major companies, including Sara Lee and Butterball, and has a bustling, trendy downtown.

Get in
Downers Grove is located at the intersection of I-88 and I-355, giving it a very easily accessible location. In addition it has three Metra stations on the BNSF line (, , and ), connecting it to Chicago Union Station and Aurora.

Get around
Car is the best way to get around, but Downers Grove does have extensive Pace Bus service throughout town (Routes 461, 462, 463, and 464) and to Oak Park (Rt. 313) and Joliet (Rt. 834). Fares are generally $2 per ride.

Go next

 * Lisle next door has the beautiful Morton Arboretum.
 * Woodridge to the south has Hollywood Boulevard, an upscale movie theater with dining options, alcohol, and visiting stars.
 * Lombard to the north has Yorktown Mall.