Metra Naperville Station is a large passenger railroad station in Naperville, Illinois, about an hour on the BNSF Railway from Chicago Union Station. It is also among the busiest stations on the line, with an average weekly boarding of 4,015. The station runs 70 trains per weekday and approximately 40 on weekends and holidays, linking Naperville to the Loop District of Chicago and west suburban Aurora.
The station has two side platforms and is disabled friendly. The City of Naperville owns and opened it in 2007; it is also equipped with parking and has ticket vending machines available to passengers who want to buy tickets here.
The parking is very large, 1,652 daily-only spaces that are distributed in 31 lots (including 39 ADA-accessible spaces). It is all-day parking of $3 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday and Friday and free in the evenings, weekends, and even on holidays. Pace buses 530, 714, and 722 also serve the station with links to other places in the region.
Metra Naperville Station Schedule
Metra Naperville Station schedule offers frequent weekday express and local trains connecting downtown Chicago and Aurora efficiently.
Metra Naperville Station Weekday Schedule
| Time | Inbound → Chicago | Outbound → Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM | — | 4:00 AM |
| 4:13 AM | 4:13 AM | — |
| 4:29 AM | — | 4:29 AM |
| 4:41 AM | 4:41 AM | — |
| 5:02 AM | — | 5:02 AM |
| 5:17 AM | 5:17 AM | — |
| 5:29 AM | — | 5:29 AM |
| 5:32 AM | — | 5:32 AM |
| 5:41 AM | 5:41 AM | — |
| 5:47 AM | 5:47 AM | — |
| 6:02 AM | — | 6:02 AM |
| 6:17 AM | 6:17 AM | — |
| 6:29 AM | — | 6:29 AM |
| 6:32 AM | — | 6:32 AM |
| 6:41 AM | 6:41 AM | — |
| 6:47 AM | 6:47 AM | 6:47 AM |
| 7:02 AM | 7:02 AM | 7:02 AM |
| 7:17 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:17 AM |
| 7:29 AM | — | 7:29 AM |
| 7:32 AM | 7:32 AM | 7:32 AM |
| 7:41 AM | 7:41 AM | — |
| 7:47 AM | 7:47 AM | — |
| 8:02 AM | — | 8:02 AM |
| 8:17 AM | 8:17 AM | — |
| 8:32 AM | — | 8:32 AM |
| 8:47 AM | 8:47 AM | — |
| 9:05 AM | — | 9:05 AM |
| 9:16 AM | 9:16 AM | — |
| 10:05 AM | — | 10:05 AM |
| 10:16 AM | 10:16 AM | — |
| 11:05 AM | — | 11:05 AM |
| 11:16 AM | 11:16 AM | — |
| 12:05 PM | — | 12:05 PM |
| 12:16 PM | 12:16 PM | — |
| 1:05 PM | — | 1:05 PM |
| 1:16 PM | 1:16 PM | — |
| 2:05 PM | — | 2:05 PM |
| 2:16 PM | 2:16 PM | — |
| 3:05 PM | — | 3:05 PM |
| 3:16 PM | 3:16 PM | — |
| 3:40 PM | — | 3:40 PM |
| 3:51 PM | 3:51 PM | — |
| 4:10 PM | — | 4:10 PM |
| 4:21 PM | 4:21 PM | — |
| 4:40 PM | — | 4:40 PM |
| 4:51 PM | 4:51 PM | — |
| 5:05 PM | — | 5:05 PM |
| 5:16 PM | 5:16 PM | — |
| 6:05 PM | — | 6:05 PM |
| 6:16 PM | 6:16 PM | — |
| 7:05 PM | — | 7:05 PM |
| 7:16 PM | 7:16 PM | — |
| 8:05 PM | — | 8:05 PM |
| 8:16 PM | 8:16 PM | — |
| 9:05 PM | — | 9:05 PM |
| 9:16 PM | 9:16 PM | — |
| 10:05 PM | — | 10:05 PM |
| 10:16 PM | 10:16 PM | — |
| 11:05 PM | — | 11:05 PM |
| 11:16 PM | 11:16 PM | — |
Metra Naperville Station Weekend Schedule
| Time | Inbound → Chicago | Outbound → Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| 5:05 AM | — | 5:05 AM |
| 5:16 AM | 5:16 AM | — |
| 6:05 AM | — | 6:05 AM |
| 6:16 AM | 6:16 AM | — |
| 7:05 AM | — | 7:05 AM |
| 7:16 AM | 7:16 AM | — |
| 8:05 AM | — | 8:05 AM |
| 8:16 AM | 8:16 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | — | 9:00 AM |
| 9:05 AM | — | 9:05 AM |
| 9:13 AM | 9:13 AM | — |
| 9:16 AM | 9:16 AM | — |
| 10:05 AM | — | 10:05 AM |
| 10:16 AM | 10:16 AM | — |
| 11:05 AM | — | 11:05 AM |
| 11:16 AM | 11:16 AM | — |
| 12:05 PM | — | 12:05 PM |
| 12:16 PM | 12:16 PM | — |
| 1:05 PM | — | 1:05 PM |
| 1:16 PM | 1:16 PM | — |
| 2:05 PM | — | 2:05 PM |
| 2:16 PM | 2:16 PM | — |
| 3:00 PM | — | 3:00 PM |
| 3:05 PM | — | 3:05 PM |
| 3:13 PM | 3:13 AM | — |
| 3:16 PM | 3:16 PM | — |
| 4:05 PM | — | 4:05 PM |
| 4:16 PM | 4:16 PM | — |
| 5:05 PM | — | 5:05 PM |
| 5:16 PM | 5:16 PM | — |
| 6:05 PM | — | 6:05 PM |
| 6:16 PM | 6:16 PM | — |
| 7:05 PM | — | 7:05 PM |
| 7:16 PM | 7:16 PM | — |
| 8:05 PM | — | 8:05 PM |
| 8:16 PM | 8:16 PM | — |
| 9:05 PM | — | 9:05 PM |
| 9:16 PM | 9:16 PM | — |
| 11:05 PM | — | 11:05 PM |
| 11:16 PM | 11:16 PM | — |
Metra Naperville Station Overview
Below is the station Overview.
Metra Naperville Station Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 E. 4th Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 |
| Line | BNSF Railway Line |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Accessibility | Fully accessible |
| Average Weekday Boardings | 4,015 |
| Station Ownership | City of Naperville |
| Ticket Options | Ticket vending machines available |
| Parking Spaces | 1,652 daily spaces across 31 lots, including 39 ADA-accessible spots |
| Daily Parking Rate | $3 (6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon–Fri); free evenings, weekends, and holidays |
| Bus Connections | Pace Routes 530, 714, 722 |
| Train Frequency | 70 trains on weekdays, 40 trains on weekends and holidays |
Metra Naperville Station Parking Information
1. Main Lots
- Address: Multiple lots within the station, including 105 E. 4th Ave and areas of street around it
- Spaces: 1,652 for daily use only among 31 lots
- Type: Daily parking
- Rate: $3/day (6 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday) FREE evenings, weekends, and holidays
Notes: Plenty of parking for commuters; some ADA-accessible spaces
2. ADA-Compliant Spaces
- Address: Spread throughout the primary parking areas
- Spaces: 39
- Type: Reserved for accessibility
- Rate: Daily parking rate as above
Notes: Designed for passengers with disabilities
3. Weekly & Monthly Permits
- Address: Main lots by the station
- Type: Permit parking
- Rate: $14.25/week; $54/month
Notes: Permit holder discount parking; permits are available for purchase at the station or online
4. Motorcycle & Bicycle Parking
- Address: Designated areas in primary lots
- Type: Free parking
Notes: First-come, first-served motorcycle parking; secure bike racks near station entrances
5. Premium Parking Area
- Address: Adjacent to station entrances, at certain lots
- Spaces: Limited number available
- Type: Daily parking
- Rate: $10/day
Notes: Good for in and out; first-come, first-served
Metra Naperville Station Nearby Attractions
- Naperville Riverwalk
- Naper Settlement Museum
- Centennial Beach
- DuPage Children’s Museum
- Naperville Historic District
- Millennium Carillon
- Knoch Knolls Nature Center
- Naperville Public Library
- Nichols Library Park
- Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery
Metra Naperville Stations List
- Union Station (Chicago)
- Western Avenue
- Cicero
- Berwyn
- La Vergne
- North Riverside
- Brookfield
- Riverside
- Lyons
- Hinsdale
- Westmont
- Downers Grove Main Street
- Downers Grove
- Oakbrook Terrace
- Elmhurst
- Villa Park
- Addison
- West Chicago
- Naperville
- Warrenville
- Geneva
- Batavia
- North Aurora
- Aurora
Metra Naperville Stations Transfers and Connections Stations
1. Aurora (Terminus)
- Final westbound stop on the BNSF line.
- Local bus services and commuter links.
2. Warrenville / Geneva / Batavia / North Aurora
- Close the local Pace Bus to the regional train stations.
3. Downers Grove/Westmont/Hinsdale
- Facilities with more than one Pace Bus stop.
- Alternative BNSF Line station transfer options for convenient travel.
4. Chicago (Union Station)
- Major downtown hub.
- Accessibility: All CTA train lines (Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple).
- Connections to all CTA buses.
- Connect to other Metra lines: Milwaukee District, Rock Island, Heritage Corridor, and all BNSF stops.
5. Local Pace Bus Connections
- Routes: 530, 714, 722
- Give access to other local lifestyle, trading, and business districts.
FAQs
Q. When does the Naperville Station open?
Naperville Station operates typically between the hours of 4:00/5:00 AM and 11:00 PM, during both weekdays and weekends.
Q. What Metra line does Naperville Station get serviced by?
It is a stop on the BNSF Railway Line; trains go towards Chicago Union Station and Aurora.
Q. Is there parking at Naperville Station?
Yes, there are numerous parking lots around the station–daily and permit-based. Rates fluctuate a lot over the time period.
Q. Is there ticketing available for Naperville Station?
Tickets can be bought on the Ventra app, at Metra ticket machines, or on the train — for a surcharge if it’s purchased onboard.
Q. Is there Weekend service at the Naperville Station?
Yes, weekend trains do operate on Saturday and Sunday, but with fewer trips than on weekdays.
