There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Jefferson City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ORD - COU
4h 58m$137–401Drive 368.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Jefferson Citycar 368.1 mi
6h 33m$68–97Train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
9h 50m$115–286Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
14h 11m$110–165Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
7h 23m$462–861Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
7h 14m$212–661
Naperville to Jefferson City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Jefferson City is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Jefferson City via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Naperville and Jefferson City is 386 miles. The road distance is 370.2 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Jefferson City without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Naperville to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Naperville to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Naperville to Jefferson City train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Jefferson City is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Jefferson City via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 14h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
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Booking & Getting There
Naperville to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Naperville to Jefferson City train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Jefferson City is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Naperville to Jefferson City.
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