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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 19
€51
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€52
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
9 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 19
2
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Normal, IL 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 Normal, IL to Naperville, IL will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 trains from Normal, IL to Naperville, IL, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 9 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 11 h 22 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 Normal, IL to Naperville, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €66, while a bus costs an average of €108.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €108 Average price | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Normal, IL to Naperville, IL:
A train is €42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Normal, IL to Naperville, IL costing on average €108.
Other travel options to Naperville, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-47.88. The journey takes 3h 5m versus 1h 49m 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 Normal, IL to Naperville, IL trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:06 PM Normal, IL | 11h22 | 11:28 PM Naperville, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:08 PM Normal, IL | 7h20 | 12:28 AM Naperville, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Normal, IL to Naperville, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 7:32 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.
Family-friendly children’s museum with hands-on science, building, art, and play exhibits designed for creative learning and active exploration.
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 Normal, IL 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 Normal, IL to Naperville, IL trains use the Uptown Station to Naperville Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Normal, IL and Naperville, IL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Uptown 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Medici, The Rock Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Uptown Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Uptown Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Uptown Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Uptown Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uptown Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Place Bloomington/Normal, Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal.
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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