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There are 11 ways to get from Naperville to Riverside by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    10h 17m
    $177–725

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    10h 26m
    $112–445

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 12m
    $1,100–1,900

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 3h
    $385–589

  5. Drive  1,954.4 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Riversidecar car 1,954.4 mi
    30h 31m
    $323–467

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 50m
    $127–525

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 56m
    $119–298

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 52m
    $164–518

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 11m
    $191–828

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 46m

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 58m
    $227–858

Naperville to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration41h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,775.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,900 and the journey takes 41h 12m.

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