There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Western Michigan University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
4h 54m$82–128Drive 165.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Western Michigan Universitycar 165.8 mi
3h 2m$31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 53m$32–48Train, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
4h 21m$58–277Line 722 bus, line 322 bus, line 60 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Yorktown Centerbus 722
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus 322
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
6h 55mTrain, fly to Capital Region International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Drive from Lansing-Airport-LAN to Western Michigan Universitycar
5h 39m$56–282
Naperville to Western Michigan University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Naperville and Western Michigan University is 168 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Western Michigan University without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Naperville to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Naperville to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Washington St & Ogden Ave station.
Naperville to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Western Michigan University is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 722 bus and line 322 bus and line 60 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Western Michigan University via Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Western Michigan University via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- 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 Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrison
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Naperville to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Yorktown Center station.
Western Michigan University is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 11:14 AM in Naperville and 12:14 PM in Western Michigan University.
Naperville to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Western Michigan University is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Naperville to Western Michigan University.
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