How to get from Naperville to Des Plaines by train?

From Naperville to Des Plaines by train

To get from Naperville to Des Plaines in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

115min$12.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Naperville to Des Plaines by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Naperville to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 226 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

137min$9.55
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 226
226
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Des Plaines
The distance between Naperville, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 45.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Des Plaines by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & 5th Ave.

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & 5th Ave
  • Washington/Benton
  • Washington St & Benton Ave
Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & River Rd.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & River Rd
  • River Rd & Mill St
  • Miner St & Pearson St
Related Routes

From Naperville to Des Plaines by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Naperville to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 226 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

137min$9.55
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 226
226
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Des Plaines?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Naperville to Des Plaines?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 226.

  • Is there a direct train between Naperville and Des Plaines?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Naperville to Des Plaines?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Union Station station near Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Naperville to Des Plaines by train?

    The total travel time between Naperville in Naperville and Des Plaines in Chicago by train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Naperville to get to Des Plaines?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Naperville and Des Plaines?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Naperville to Des Plaines?

    The ride from Naperville to Des Plaines costs $12.25.

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