The average train between Northwestern University and Naperville takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Northwestern University to Naperville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Northwestern University and Naperville. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Naperville at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Evanston and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Naperville. However, there are services departing from Northwestern University station and arriving at Naperville station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Northwestern University to Naperville train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Northwestern University to Naperville train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Naperville station.
The distance between Northwestern University and Naperville is 49.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Naperville via Evanston, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 17m.