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Northwestern University to Duke University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northwestern University and Duke University takes 34h 42m and the fastest bus takes 29h 31m. There is at least one bus per day from Northwestern University to Duke University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34h 42m
Duration
1,043 mi
Distance
$224
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Northwestern University to Duke University bus times

Buses run once daily between Northwestern University and Duke University. The earliest departure is at 4:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Duke University at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheridan & Foster and take an average of 34h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham29h 31m • 5 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham35h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham36h 58m • 5 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham36h 9m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGoDurham37h 1m • 5 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham35h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham37h 1m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham35h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USAGoDurham29h 31m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,043.4 mi
  • Duration: 34h 42m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Duke University via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 26h 35m.

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