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Compare train and bus for Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč130 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. 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 Kč130, while a bus costs an average of Kč240.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč240 Average price | Kč130 Average price Cheapest | Kč143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is Kč111 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average Kč240.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around Kč240 compared to roughly Kč143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-97.13. The journey takes 56m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:10 PM0h45Naperville, IL4:55 PMChicago, ILKč3351One-way0 transfers
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- 4:10 PM0h45Naperville, IL4:55 PMChicago, ILKč3351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:10 PM0h45Naperville, IL4:55 PMChicago, ILKč3351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:10 PM0h45Naperville, IL3:55 PMChicago, ILKč3791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is Kč111 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naperville, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average Kč240.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naperville, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Naperville Station, Naperville, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metra to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Pace Bus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Metra.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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