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There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Council Bluffs by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane ORD - LNK
    3. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar car
    6h 2m
    $62–316

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    12h 30m
    $91–138

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    12h 51m
    $288–436

  4. Drive  430.8 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Council Bluffscar car 430.8 mi
    7h 8m
    $72–103

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORD - OMA
    6h 55m
    $70–405

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MDW - OMA
    6h 46m
    $110–665

Naperville to Council Bluffs by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Naperville to Council Bluffs. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK), then drive to Council Bluffs. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naperville to Broadway & 18th SW via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 12h 30m.

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