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Madison → Naperville

Madison to Naperville by train

Naperville lies 176 km (110 mi) south-east of Madison, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 2 h 23 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 215 km (134 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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MadisonNaperville
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population280,305147,100
Elevation272 m (892 ft)217 m (712 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordMadison Milwaukee Road depotNaperville, Route 59
Postal codes53701–5379460540–60567

Where to book trains from Madison to Naperville

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Staying in Naperville

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Common questions

How far is Naperville from Madison?

176 km (110 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Madison; by road roughly 215 km (134 mi).

How long does it take to get from Madison to Naperville by train?

About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Madison and Naperville?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.