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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Cary takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Chicago to Cary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 9m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chicago to Cary train times

Trains run hourly between Chicago and Cary. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Cary at 12:48 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Cary? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Cary.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cary, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Cary hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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