What is the cheapest way to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL?

The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL is to train which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL?

The fastest way to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Chicago, IL?

No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Chicago, IL. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Jefferson & Harrison via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Naperville and Chicago, IL?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Naperville and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Naperville to Chicago, IL?

The distance between Naperville and Chicago, IL is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

How do I travel from Naperville to Chicago, IL without a car?

The best way to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $5 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL?

The train from Naperville to Union Station takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Chicago, IL bus from?

Naperville to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Washington St & Ogden Ave station.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Chicago, IL train from?

Naperville to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.

Train or bus from Naperville to Chicago, IL?

The best way to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $5 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 722 bus and line 322 bus and line 60 bus, which costs $6 - $7 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Naperville to Chicago, IL bus arrive?

Naperville to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Yorktown Center station.

Where does the Naperville to Chicago, IL train arrive?

Naperville to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Naperville to Chicago, IL?

Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Chicago, IL is 29 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Naperville to Chicago, IL.

Where can I stay near Chicago, IL?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Chicago, IL.

Naperville to Chicago, IL - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 722 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
1h 13m
$5–6
Line 722 bus, line 322 bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Yorktown Centerbus 722
2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus 322
3. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
2h 53m
$6–7
Drive 29.1 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Chicago, ILcar 29.1 mi
36 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Naperville to Chicago, ILtaxi 29.1 mi
36 min
$75–90

Naperville to Chicago, IL by train and foot

200Weekly Services

1h 13mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Naperville to Chicago, IL.

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Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

Metra operates a train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Jefferson & Harrison via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal in around 2h 53m.

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