The train between Chicago and North Carolina takes 38h 6m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to North Carolina. 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 5 times a week between Chicago and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Cary and take an average of 38h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to North Carolina. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at North Carolina station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 6m.
Chicago to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The distance between Chicago and North Carolina is 1,013.9 km. The road distance is 2,000 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to CTC Station via Cary, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Parkwood Station in around 28h 50m.
