Public Transportation

Commuter Bus System

PACE - 1-800-972-7000 or 847-364-7223
Chicago - 312-836-7000
Website:  http://www.pacebus.com

Dial-A-Ride

Downers Grove Township Senior "Dial-A-Ride" Ticket and Information: 630-719-6685
Dispatcher Services: 1-888-405-2063 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Dial-A-Ride provided to senior citizens by Downers Grove Township. Provides rides to any point located within Downers Grove Township, Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm.

Para-Transit

Para-Transit is a DuPage County program that provides rides to Doctor, Social Security Office or Public Aid office appointments. Nominal fees each way. Must call first for appointment time 630-682-7000 ask for Para-Transit Services.

Subsidized Taxi Service

City of Darien Pilot II Subsidized Taxi Service; providing transportation needs using coupons that reduce the cost of taxi fares.  This program serves Darien residents who are senior citizens (65+) and persons with disabilities (must be documented).  Participants must first register at the Darien City Hall by completing a program registration form and having picture taken for identification card issued within 2-4 weeks.  Ride coupons have face value of $5.00 each and cost $2.50 each (City of Darien subsidizes ½ of the cost). Please contact -Darien City Hall for further details and information at 630-852-5000.

Commuter Information

The Main Street, Belmont Avenue and Fairview Avenue train stations in Downers Grove provide Metra rail service from Chicago to Aurora. Parking is available at all three stations through permits, daily parking permits and parking meters ($3 day).  Currently, there is a waiting list for those who would like to acquire a parking permit.  Daily parking is also available at the Village Parking Deck, which is located at 945 Curtiss Street in downtown Downers Grove ($3 per day).  For convenience, a "Cash-Key", which is a computerized chip can be used to pay for meter parking (this can be acquired at Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue).  A "Smart-Card", which is used like a debit card, is used only at the Village Parking Deck (945 Curtiss).  This is a card that is swiped through parking meter; it can be obtained at the Main Street Station via a machine.