Downers Grove is located in the heart of the Midwest, approximately 22 miles southwest of the Chicago. From this stable midwestern base, the community enjoys the amenities of being adjacent to a major metropolitan city while experiencing a warm, hometown environment. Named by the Chicago Tribune as the region’s Ten Best Historic Downtown Areas.

 

Distances From Major Illinois Cities  
22 miles from Chicago  
88 miles from Rockford  
95 miles from Milwaukee  
183 miles from Springfield  
Major Highways and Interstates  
Interstate 88 (East West Tollway 0 Miles
Interstate 355 (North South Tollway 0 Miles
Interstate 294 (Tri State Tollway) 3.5 Miles
Interstate 55 (Stevenson Expressway) 3.5 Miles
Interstate 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) 4.5 Miles
Illinois Route 34 (Ogden Avenue) 0 Miles
Illinois Route 56 (Butterfield Road) 0 Miles
Illinois Route 53 2 Miles
Illinois Route 83  4 Miles

 

Transportation

The Village of Downers Grove is a highly accessible location. O’Hare and Midway Airports are only minutes away and offer international access. A network of interstate highways provides an efficient mode of travel to the metropolitan area and beyond. Bus and rail service transport commuters to Chicago and the western suburbs.

 

O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

www.ohare.com

• 22 miles from Downers Grove

• Direct service to more than 60 international destinations

• U.S. Customs Port available at International Terminal Five

• Average number of daily flights: 2,567

• Commercial, commuter and cargo airlines offering service: 75

 

MIDWAY AIRPORT

www.flychicago.com

• 18 miles from Downers Grove

• Direct service to 89 cities, some international destinations

U.S. Customs Port: Yes

• Average number of daily flights: 766

 

DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLIC AIRPORT

www.dupageairport.com

• 25 miles from Downers Grove in West Chicago

U.S. Customs Port: Yes

• Average daily flights: 557

• 450 aircraft (hangars or tie down storage)

• Hard surface lighted runway

• Longest runway: 7,570 feet/100 feet width

• Fuel and maintenance available

• Private and charter aircraft

• 24 hour manned tower, automated surface observation system, WSI weather computer

• Pilot/VIP lounge, conference rooms, workout facility

 

PACE BUS SERVICE

www.pacebus.com

PACE Suburban Bus Service (Division of the Regional Transportation Authority)

Provides bus routes, dial-a-ride services, van pools, special events buses

Grove Commuter Shuttle – Village shuttle offers rush hour service to Main Street Train Station via 3 routes.

 

COMMUTER RAIL (Metra)

www.metrarail.com

96 commuter trains serve 3 Downers Grove train stations (Fairview, Main Street, Belmont)

Express service to Chicago - 32 minutes

Average daily downtown rider ship: 2,237

 

Pace and Metra Schedule for Highland Landmark Office Park

Major Downers Grove Employers

Company Product Service Employees
Good Samaritan Hospital Hospital / Trauma Center 2,700
GCA Services School Maintenance 1,500
Unique Mailing Services Direct Mail Advertising Service 1,050
Midwestern University Education 1,000
Sara Lee Food Service and Retail 1,000
Acxiom Corporation Computer Center and Direct Marketing  700
DeVry Inc.       Education 700
Donnelley & Sons Company Technical Engineering Facility 600
FTD. Incorporated Direct Flower and Gift Marketing  500
Dover Corporaiton Diversified Manufacturer 400
Magnetrol Manufacturer 400
Hub Group, Inc     Transportation Management 300

Daytime Demographics

Number of Employees 51,152
Number of Businesses over 3,000

Average Number of Employees per Business

21.2
Residents per Business 26.7
Total Aggregate Annual Payroll 2,346.4 million

Manufacturing Sales Tax Generation 2009

Manufacturing 2% 
General Merchandise 4%          
Food 11%
Eating and Drinking Places 11%      
Apparel 2%
Furniture, Household, & Radio 12%
Lumber, Building and Hardware 5%
Automotive and Filling Stations 22%
Drugs and Misc. Retail 21%
Agriculture & All Others 9%

For additional information about Downers Grove Demographics, Business Environment and other related resources, contact 630.729.0380 or email info@dgedc.com

 

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Downers Grove Village Hall

801 Burlington Avenue

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

Telephone: 630.434.5500

TDD: 630.434.5511

Fax: 630.434.5571

Village Info: 630.434.6800

Community Response:

630.434-CALL (2255)

 

Village Hall Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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