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How to get fromNaperville to Californiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Naperville to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 1m
    $159–716

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 25m
    $117–495

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 59m
    $1,200–1,900

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 3h
    $386–582

  5. Drive  1,985.3 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Los Angelescar car 1,985.3 mi
    31h 3m
    $363–524

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 8m
    $159–296

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 58m
    $247–486

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 26m
    $154–384

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    8h 15m
    $139–395

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 27m
    $154–624

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $177–725

Naperville to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,772.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 42h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Los Angeles Union Station via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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