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The average train between Illinois and North Carolina takes 38h 3m and the fastest train takes 38h 2m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Illinois 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 Illinois and North Carolina. The service departs Illinois 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Illinois 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 3m.
Illinois to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The distance between Illinois and North Carolina is 1034.6 km. The road distance is 1173 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.
