There are 6 ways to get from Apex to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Line 311 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from W Willams St at Upchurch St to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
4h 46m$158–310Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GSO - ORD
6h 56m$126–496Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
25h$154–290Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
26h 32m$352–702Drive 777 mi
- Drive from Apex to Chicagocar 777 mi
13h 49m$142–205Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
5h 24m$178–760
Apex to Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apex to Chicago is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Apex to Chicago is to line 311 bus and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $150 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Apex to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mason St at Old Mill Village Dr and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
No, there is no direct train from Apex to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.
The distance between Apex and Chicago is 665 miles. The road distance is 781.5 miles.
The best way to get from Apex to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 25h and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Apex to Chicago, including transfers.
Apex to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Apex to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Apex to Chicago is to bus which takes 25h and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 26h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $800 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Apex, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Mason St at Old Mill Village Dr to Chicago Bus Station via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 25h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $350–700 and the journey takes 25h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from W Willams St at Upchurch St to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Apex to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Apex. It is currently 5:18 AM in Apex and 4:18 AM in Chicago.
Apex to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apex to Chicago is 781 miles. It takes approximately 13h 49m to drive from Apex to Chicago.
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