What is the travel distance from Naperville to Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 26 miles (42 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cloud Gate, Museum of Contemporary Art, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Lincoln Park Zoo and Robie House.

Bus Naperville to Chicago from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Naperville to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:10am	Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)	45m	10:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:50pm	Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)	45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:45 AM CST.

Get from Naperville to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

45mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,380 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Naperville to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$8

11/17

$10

Today

$10

11/19

No data

11/20

$9

11/21

No data

11/22

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11/23

$11

The cheapest trip from Naperville to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Naperville to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $11 for a bus ticket from Naperville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-20.