Transportation
Highways / Roads
Naperville is located approximately 28 miles west of the City of Chicago. Several major highways provide easy and direct access to Naperville, including Interstate 88, Interstate 355, and Interstate 55 which link to Interstates 57, 80, 90, 290 and 294. Within the City limits, several major roadways including Route 59, Ogden Avenue (Route 34), 75th Street, and Naperville Road/Naper Boulevard/Weber Road connect
to surrounding suburbs and beyond.
Airports
O’Hare International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. As the larger of the two commercial airports in the Chicagoland area, O’Hare International Airport offers thousands of daily flights to destinations all over the world. O’Hare International Airport is a major hub of two of the largest airlines in the country, United Airlines and American Airlines.
Midway International Airport is the second of the two Chicagoland area commercial airports. Southwest Airlines is the primary airline serving Midway. In 2010, O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport combined to serve 148 domestic cities and 54 international cities.
There are also two main airports within close proximity of Naperville that offer charter and executive flights, DuPage Airport and Aurora Municipal Airport.
Fast Facts:
Aurora Municipal Airport (ARR)
- Direct Access to I-88 Tollway & East West Research & Development Corridor
- Full service corporate aircraft facility
- 6,500 foot runway & 5,500 foot crosswind runway –FAA Air Traffic Control Tower
- Helicopter shuttle service
- About 35 miles west of Chicago/18 miles west of Naperville
DuPage Airport (DPA)
- Longest runway in Northern Illinois outside of O’Hare and Rockford
- Four active runways – 24-hour Air Traffic Control Tower
- Within 35 minutes of all major suburban business districts
- Approximately 42 miles west of Chicago/10 miles north-west of Naperville
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- One of America’s best-connected airports in the world
- Over 50 passenger carriers both domestic and international
- 28 miles northeast of Naperville
- Excellent transport links to Chicago and suburbs
- Terminals have a wide range of passenger services, restaurants & shops
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
- Comprehensive facilities and services
- Serves several major airlines
- 30 miles from Naperville
- Easy access to Chicago and surrounding areas
- Shuttle buses connect O'Hare Airport
Naperville is connected to Chicago via the Metra train line. Metra’s BNSF Railway provides multiple trains to and from Chicago every day. Naperville’s two train stations (Downtown Naperville and Route 59) provide convenience to Naperville’s residents and commuters who seek an alternate transportation method to and from Chicago. Reverse Commuter Parking permits are available for people who commute to Naperville from Chicago. Reverse commuter parking permits are valid on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 8 a.m at both Metra stations serving Naperville. Further information on reverse commuter parking permits can be found at http://www.naperville.il.us/commuterparking.aspx. The full Metra BNSF schedule can be found at Metrarail.com
Pace
Naperville is also served by Pace, Suburban Chicago’s bus provider. Pace is an easy and convenient alternative to driving. There are 18 bus routes serving Naperville. Pace also offers its free and easy to use RIDESHARE program. Registered users are matched in order to create carpool groups. There are many advantages to this program, including cutting gas usage, reducing traffic congestion, and reducing pollution. To see the different bus routes offered to Naperville, please visit Pacebus.com, or to learn about the RIDESHARE program, please visit pacerideshare.com.