5.0
Pros: Fast trip. Cons: Bathroom could use a good scrub. Tips: No.
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You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Macomb and Naperville. The average train journey from Macomb to Naperville takes 2 hours and 56 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 159 mi (255 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 56m |
Lowest price | €15.87 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Carl Sandburg |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Macomb to Naperville
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Fast trip. Cons: Bathroom could use a good scrub. Tips: No.
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Macomb to Naperville was €15.87. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 24 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around €11.37 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
2 train services operate from Macomb to Naperville. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Carl Sandburg | 1 | 2h 56m | €24.43 |
Amtrak Illinois Zephyr | 1 | 2h 58m | €22.02 |
The Amtrak Carl Sandburg, named after the Pulitzer-winning author, is a sister service to the Illinois Zephyr. Both operate daily services between Chicago and Quincy with additional stops in Naperville and Kewanee. Whether you buy a coach class or business class ticket, you'll have plenty of legroom and complimentary WiFi, plus access to refreshments at the onboard cafe.
The Illinois Zephyr is a passenger train operated by Amtrak, running between Quincy and Chicago. Taking the train from Macomb to Naperville is a comfortable option, and tickets on this route cost on average. The Illinois Zephyr and its sister train, the Carl Sandburg, serve one of Amtrak's most popular lines. The train features amenities such as airline-style coach seating, a cafe on board, power outlets, restrooms, and Wi-Fi.
Trains departing from Macomb to Naperville tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Macomb at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 Macomb twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Naperville with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Naperville to Macomb.
There is one train station in Macomb.
120 E Calhoun St
Naperville has one train station.
105 E Fourth Ave
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