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How to get fromCalifornia to Napervilleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Naperville by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    7h 21m
    $110–456

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    7h 47m
    $84–346

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 34m
    $1,200–1,900

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d
    $405–601

  5. Drive  1,984.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Napervillecar car 1,984.6 mi
    31h 3m
    $363–524

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    7h 24m
    $129–564

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    7h 46m
    $168–762

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    7h 41m
    $145–624

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    7h 39m
    $132–567

  10. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    9h 40m
    $184–700

California to Naperville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,769.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between California, USA and Naperville, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 42h 34m.

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