There are 5 ways to get from Drake University to Naperville by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
4h 5m$85–450Drive 305.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drake University to Napervillecar 305.6 mi
5h 2m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Omaha
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Naperville Amtrakbus Waterloo
7h 12m$80–167Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3h 49m$110–630Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 23m$96–224
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to Naperville is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to Naperville is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Drake University to Naperville. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Naperville Amtrak via Iowa City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Drake University and Naperville is 352 miles. The road distance is 307.3 miles.
The best way to get from Drake University to Naperville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Drake University to Naperville, including transfers.
Drake University to Naperville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
Drake University to Naperville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to Naperville is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Drake University to Naperville.
There are 212+ hotels available in Naperville.
What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Naperville, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Drake University to Naperville Amtrak via Des Moines and Iowa City in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Bus from Iowa City to Naperville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–96
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–90
- Save Fare
- $70
- Flex Fare
- $96
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
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