Cheap train tickets from Naperville to Los Angeles
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Naperville to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Naperville and Los Angeles. The average train journey from Naperville to Los Angeles takes 47 hours and 36 minutes, but some Amtrak Southwest Chief train trips are as short as 42 hours and 59 minutes.
| Distance | 1714 mi (2759 km) |
| Fastest train | 42h 59m |
| Lowest price | PLN 626.07 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Naperville to Los Angeles?
The average price for a train ticket from Naperville to Los Angeles is PLN 669.24, Tickets are generally pricier for this train route, which is to be expected given the long distance. By booking your trip at least 18 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay PLN 564.11 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Naperville to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Naperville to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 3 | 2d 0h 31m | PLN 1,296.46 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 1d 19h 0m | PLN 1,195.17 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from Naperville to Los Angeles every day, as well as 6 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from PLN 669.
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 Naperville to Los Angeles in about 43 hours and 0 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 about traveling by train from Naperville to Los Angeles
The distance between Naperville and Los Angeles is approximately 1714 miles, or 2759 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 47 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 42 hours and 59 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 Naperville to Los Angeles tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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 Naperville at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Naperville to Los Angeles. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Naperville.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Naperville?
Main departure station: 105 E Fourth Ave
There is one train station in Naperville.
All train stations in Naperville:
105 E Fourth Ave
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
Union Station
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Los Angeles to Naperville?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Naperville
- Naperville to Denver Train
PLN 903+
- Naperville to Chicago Train
PLN 76+
- Naperville to Galesburg Train
PLN 91+
- Naperville to Macomb Train
PLN 112+
- Naperville to Mendota Train
PLN 60+
- Naperville to Princeton
PLN 67+
- Naperville to Quincy Train
PLN 152+
- Naperville to Kansas City
PLN 440+
- Naperville to Omaha
PLN 383+
Continue by train from Los Angeles
- Los Angeles to Cabazon Train
PLN 77+
- Los Angeles to Eureka Train
PLN 420+
- Los Angeles to Fairfield Train
PLN 373+
- Train from Los Angeles to Indio
PLN 97+
- Los Angeles to Irvine Train
PLN 77+
- Train from Los Angeles to Merced
PLN 215+
- Los Angeles to Pleasanton
PLN 265+
- Train from Los Angeles to Orlando
PLN 2,969+
- Los Angeles to Savannah
PLN 2,618+
- Los Angeles to Indianapolis
PLN 1,393+
- Train from Los Angeles to Dodge City
PLN 1,073+
- Train from Los Angeles to Lawrence
PLN 860+
- Train from Los Angeles to Detroit
PLN 1,347+
- Los Angeles to Kansas City Train
PLN 958+
- Los Angeles to Santa Fe Train
PLN 668+
- Los Angeles to Fort Worth Train
PLN 1,186+
Check out these popular routes
- Toronto to Vancouver
PLN 1,927+
- Train from San Jose to San Francisco
PLN 104+
- Hartford to New York
PLN 221+
- New Haven to New York Train
PLN 212+
- Train from Newark to New York
PLN 459+
- Train from Orlando to Tampa
PLN 75+
- Train from Tampa to Orlando
PLN 78+
- Chicago to Miami
PLN 1,506+
- Chicago to Detroit Train
PLN 294+
- St Louis to Chicago Train
PLN 257+
- Newark to New York
PLN 23+
- New York to New Haven Train
PLN 241+
- New York to Albany
PLN 297+
- Pittsburgh to New York Train
PLN 492+
- Seattle to Portland Train
PLN 1,099+
- Train from Seattle to Philadelphia
PLN 2,685+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.