Naperville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Naperville

With a population of 141.853, Naperville is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Naperville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Naperville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Naperville (1847 Freedom Drive) and White Chocolate Grill - Naperville (1803 Freedom Drive) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Naperville

American
Wonderful (804 reviews)
Tapas / Small Plates
Wonderful (644 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (505 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (400 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (304 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (261 reviews)
American
Wonderful (804 reviews)
Tapas / Small Plates
Wonderful (644 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (505 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (400 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (304 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (261 reviews)

When to visit Naperville

Naperville in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Naperville in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Naperville in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Naperville, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Naperville

Plane

Although Naperville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 44 km from Naperville. The shortest domestic flight to Naperville departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Naperville. The train journey from Naperville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 05m trip. Located 5 km from the city center, Naperville Route 59 is the busiest station in Naperville. Another popular train station is Naperville, located 0.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Naperville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 44 km from Naperville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Naperville, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Naperville takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Madison, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Naperville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 44 km from Naperville. The shortest domestic flight to Naperville departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Naperville. The train journey from Naperville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 05m trip. Located 5 km from the city center, Naperville Route 59 is the busiest station in Naperville. Another popular train station is Naperville, located 0.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Naperville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 44 km from Naperville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Naperville, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Naperville takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Madison, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Naperville

Airlines serving Naperville

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,719 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Naperville

Most booked hotels in Naperville

Hotel Arista
4 stars
Excellent (9, 179 reviews)
$176+
Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 299 reviews)
$203+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Romeoville, IL
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 720 reviews)
$124+
Aloft Bolingbrook
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 439 reviews)
$136+
Holiday Inn Express Naperville
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 479 reviews)
$118+
Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 257 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Naperville

Renting a car in Naperville costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Naperville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Naperville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Naperville is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda CX-9 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Naperville costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Naperville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Naperville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Naperville is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda CX-9 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.