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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Naperville, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (33m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:10 AM 0h45 Chicago, IL 11:55 AM Naperville, IL €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:10 AM 0h45 Chicago, IL 11:55 AM Naperville, IL €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:10 AM 0h45 Chicago, IL 11:55 AM Naperville, IL €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:10 PM 0h45 Chicago, IL 12:55 PM Naperville, IL €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Naperville, IL costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Naperville, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Naperville, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Naperville Station, Naperville, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Naperville, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Naperville, IL by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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