There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Nauvoo by ferry, plane, taxi, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane BOS - MLI
- Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
10h 26m$273–736Ferry, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain
10h$171–635Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
27h 14m$331–762Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Burlington IAbus
- Take the taxi from Burlington IA to Nauvootaxi
30h 21m$278–444Drive 1,210 mi
- Drive from Boston to Nauvoocar 1,210 mi
21h 22m$221–319Ferry, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain
10h 21m$689–1,088Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain
30h 46m$251–437
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Nauvoo is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 21h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Nauvoo is to ferry and fly and train which takes 10h and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Nauvoo. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.
The distance between Boston and Nauvoo is 1124 miles. The road distance is 1217 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Nauvoo without a car is to train which takes 27h 14m and costs $330 - $800.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Boston to Nauvoo, including transfers.
Boston to Nauvoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Nauvoo is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 9:59 PM in Boston and 8:59 PM in Nauvoo.
Boston to Nauvoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Nauvoo is 1217 miles. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Boston to Nauvoo.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Nauvoo, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Nauvoo via Chicago Union Station and Fort Madison in around 27h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Burlington IA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $85–160
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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