How to get to Chicago, IL from Naperville, IL

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Compare train and coach for Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £9.

Distance: 42 km

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£9

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£5

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1h 15m

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45m

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30m

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39m

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The cheapest way to travel from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL is a coach with an average price of £9.
The fastest way to travel from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 15m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Naperville, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.10. The journey takes 45m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL

How to get to Chicago, IL from Naperville, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    12:500h45
    Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station
    13:35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    12:500h45
    Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station
    13:35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    12:500h45
    Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station
    13:35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Greyhound
    10:100h45
    Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station
    10:55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL.

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There are 2 options to travel between Naperville, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL is a coach with an average price of £9.
The fastest way to travel from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 15m.
The Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL distance is approximately 42 km.
The average frequency per day from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naperville, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Chicago, IL, you can explore the Museum of Science and Industry for interactive exhibits on science and technology or discover the vibrant neighbourhoods of Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, renowned for their unique shops and eateries. Take a river cruise to admire the city's iconic architecture, or enjoy a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre. Spend a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest in the U.S. and free to enter. For sightseeing, visit Millennium Park with its modern art installations, the Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, Willis Tower Skydeck for panoramic city views, or the Field Museum to see the famous T. rex skeleton, Sue.
To fully experience Chicago, IL, including its museums, architecture, and dining, a stay of three to four days is recommended.

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