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How to get fromNaperville to Lake Charlesby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Lake Charles by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ORD - LCH
    8h 42m
    $93–394

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    26h 1m
    $191–317

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    27h 41m
    $625–996

  4. Drive  952 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Lake Charlescar car 952 mi
    17h 41m
    $169–243

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 46m
    $169–683

Naperville to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 924.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Lake Charles via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naperville to Lake Charles Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 27h 41m.

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