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Naper Settlement
Local history museum campus featuring restored homes, galleries, and exhibits on Naperville’s development, people, and daily life.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€58
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€58
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 52 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
621 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 621 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 52 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €83, while a flight costs an average of €538.
Distance: 385 miles (621 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€148 Average price | €538 Average price | €83 Average price Cheapest | €90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL costing on average €148.
A bus is €455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL costing on average €538.
Other travel options to Naperville, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
Tickets start at around €148 compared to roughly €90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-58.09. The journey takes 7h 17m versus 7h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:01 AM Kansas City, MO | 6h52 | 1:53 PM Naperville, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €58 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 16:28. The fastest train covers the 385 miles (621 km) distance in 6h 44m.
Distance 385 miles (621 km) |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €58 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 44m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 4:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Naperville, IL — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Naperville, IL trip today.
Local history museum campus featuring restored homes, galleries, and exhibits on Naperville’s development, people, and daily life.
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Small art gallery and education space at North Central College presenting rotating contemporary exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Signature riverfront path with bridges, fountains, monuments, and gardens linking downtown sights for an easy and scenic walk.
Lively central district with historic streets, shops, public art, and easy access to the Riverwalk, museums, and community events.
Large nature park with trails, prairie, woodland, and a scenic quarry lake area popular for walking, birding, and quiet views.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Naperville, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kansas City, MO to Naperville, IL trains use the Kansas City Station to Naperville Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kansas City, MO and Naperville, IL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kansas City Station is 1 km from Kansas City city centre. Public transport options include:
Kansas City Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pierpont's at Union Station, Harvey's at Union Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kansas City Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kansas City Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kansas City Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kansas City Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kansas City Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, Hotel Kansas City.
Naperville Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Naperville Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Naperville Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Naperville Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Naperville Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk, Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville, Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Naperville.
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