The train between Chicago and North Carolina takes 38h 2m. 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 service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into North Carolina at 09:42:00. All services require a transfer at Cary and take an average of 38h 2m. 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 Union Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cary station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 2m.
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 1013.9 km. The road distance is 1172 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.
