The average train between Chicago and Durham takes 25h 58m and the fastest train takes 25h 22m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Durham. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 25h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Durham. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Durham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.
Chicago to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Durham is 1,373.9 km. The road distance is 1,734 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Durham Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 24h 27m.
