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How to get fromNaperville to Northern Illinois Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 802 bus, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Auroratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E to Geneva Metrabus bus 802
    3. Take the train from Geneva to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    4h 26m
    $10–20

  2. Drive 38.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 38.8 mi
    42 min
    $8–11

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h
    $12–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Naperville to Northern Illinois Universitytaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    42 min
    $120–150

  5. Line 530 bus, line 802 bus, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Metra to Aurora Transportation Center Bay Cbus bus 530
    2. Take the bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E to Geneva Metrabus bus 802
    3. Take the train from Geneva to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    5h 3m
    $8–19

Naperville to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Naperville to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd in around 5h.

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