Downers Grove, IL

Travel Guide

Photo by ‎Alex Cadle
Photo by ‎Alex Cadle

Popular places to visit

McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city

McCormick Place

4.5/5(1,805 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at McCormick Place, a top convention center in Chicago. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

McCormick Place
Wrigley Field featuring cbd, a sporting event and a city

Wrigley Field

4.5/5(2,128 reviews)

Catch an event at Wrigley Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Wrigley Field
Millennium Park featuring a city, modern architecture and fall colors

Millennium Park

4.5/5(7,198 reviews)

After visiting Millennium Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Millennium Park
Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides

Navy Pier

4.5/5(4,870 reviews)

With a visit to Navy Pier, a favorite shopping spot in Chicago, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

Navy Pier
Magnificent Mile - River North showing night scenes, a city and signage

Michigan Avenue

4.5/5(332 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Michigan Avenue
Blackhawks 5x4 Leafs

United Center

4.5/5(701 reviews)

Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.

United Center

Reviews of Downers Grove

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
90
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
88
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
22
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Its close enough if you have business in Oak brook or Chicago.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

This was the absolute worst stay I've ever had at a hotel

5/5 - Excellent

Susan

I love Main Street with all the ice sculptures.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We lived in Downers Grove for 38 years and just recently moved away to be near aging relatives. We love this area - it has easy access to interstates and both Chicago airports.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Should add lighting to parking lot. Didn't feel safe.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It wasn't far from Cantigny Park which was a beautiful place to visit. Would recommend visiting the park and museum to anyone!!