There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Drake University by bus, car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Des Moinesbus Chicago
6h 24m$63–163Drive 305.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Drake Universitycar 305.7 mi
5h 1m$56–81Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 39m$99–580Bus via Iowa City
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Iowa Citybus Chicago
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Chicago
8h 7m$81–158Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
4h 40m$119–730Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Drake Universitycar
6h 31m$61–316
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Drake University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Drake University is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville station to Drake University. However, there are services departing from Naperville Amtrak Station and arriving at Des Moines via Iowa City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Naperville and Drake University is 316 miles. The road distance is 307.4 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Drake University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Naperville to Drake University, including transfers.
Naperville to Drake University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville Amtrak Station.
Naperville to Drake University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Drake University is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Naperville to Drake University.
There are 235+ hotels available in Drake University.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Drake University, IA, USA?
Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $60–90
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
- Saver Fare
- $55–110
- Flex Fare
- $75–160
Bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–90
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
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