What is the cheapest way to get from Naperville to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Naperville to Iowa is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $55 - $310.

How far is it from Naperville to Iowa?

The distance between Naperville and Iowa is 353 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.

How do I travel from Naperville to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Naperville to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $50 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Naperville to Iowa?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Naperville to Iowa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Naperville to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Iowa is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Naperville to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

Naperville to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Naperville to Iowa by train, plane, 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.

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
best
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 42m
$104–582
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus
5h 45m
$39–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
8h 52m
$53–127
Drive 302.7 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Des Moinescar 302.7 mi
5h 2m
$56–80
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
4h 30m
$59–302
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
4h 50m
$142–741
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 18m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Naperville to Iowa.

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Distance: 350.7 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Naperville to Iowa. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Monroe-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to West Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naperville to Des Moines via Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 8h 52m.

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