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The 11 Best Day Trips from Naperville

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Naperville, United States, led by Chicago, Milwaukee, Joliet. The closest is Schaumburg, about 40 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Naperville at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Chicago42 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Milwaukee141 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Joliet29 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Kenosha93 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Waukegan69 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Belmont Cragin35 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Evanston47 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Schaumburg28 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Logan Square40 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
West Ridge45 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Waukesha136 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Naperville

  1. 1

    Chicago, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km east of Naperville1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 360 Chicago.

    Also nearby: West Town, Near North Side, Cicero, South Lawndale.

  2. 2

    Milwaukee, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north of Naperville4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Joliet, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of Naperville1 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Kenosha, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north of Naperville2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Waukegan, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north of Naperville2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Belmont Cragin, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Naperville1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Evanston, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-east of Naperville1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Schaumburg, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Naperville1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Logan Square, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-east of Naperville1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    West Ridge, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north-east of Naperville1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Waukesha, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Naperville4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Naperville to Chicago

A realistic pace for Chicago, 42 km from Naperville. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Naperville
  2. 09:20Arrive in Chicago (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35360 Chicago
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chicago
  6. 15:20Head back to Naperville
  7. 16:10Home in Naperville

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Naperville?
The best day trips from Naperville are Chicago, Milwaukee, Joliet, Kenosha, Waukegan. The closest is Schaumburg, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Naperville?
Schaumburg is the closest, 28 km north of Naperville, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Naperville?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Naperville: Schaumburg (40 min), Joliet (45 min), Belmont Cragin (40 min), Logan Square (45 min), Chicago (50 min), West Ridge (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Naperville for a day out?
Chicago is the largest city in day-trip range, 42 km east of Naperville and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Naperville?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Milwaukee at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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