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How to get fromSan Diego to Napervilleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Naperville by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    6h 1m
    $111–466

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    6h 26m
    $80–329

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 17m
    $1,256–1,986

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2d 5h
    $436–688

  5. Drive  2,046.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Napervillecar car 2,046.2 mi
    32h 7m
    $350–506

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    8h 24m
    $189–694

San Diego to Naperville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,765.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Naperville, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Naperville Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 45h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Washington St & 8th St via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 2d 5h.

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