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Trip Summary
There are 2 daily trains from La Junta to Naperville. Traveling by train from La Junta to Naperville usually takes around 19 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can make the trip in 17 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 855 mi (1376 km) |
| Fastest train | 17h 31m |
| Lowest price | €98.95 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from La Junta to Naperville?
2 train services operate from La Junta to Naperville. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 21h 59m | €114.03 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 17h 31m | €98.95 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from La Junta to Naperville every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €114.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from La Junta to Naperville in about 17 hours and 31 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between La Junta and Naperville is approximately 855 miles, or 1376 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 19 hours and 45 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 17 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from La Junta to Naperville tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs La Junta at 19:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in La Junta twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Naperville faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Naperville to La Junta.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in La Junta?
Main departure station: 1 West First St
There is one train station in La Junta.
All train stations in La Junta:
1 West First St
Where is the train station in Naperville?
Main arrival station: 105 E Fourth Ave
Naperville has one train station.
Train stations in Naperville:
105 E Fourth Ave
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