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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Durhamby plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Durham by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    3h 30m
    $184–717

  2. Drive 770.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Durhamcar car 770.2 mi
    14h 26m
    $141–203

  3. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 40m
    $160–316

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    25h 56m
    $146–303

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    28h 8m
    $338–711

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 17m
    $154–666

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Durham by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Durham, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Durham via Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 25h 56m.

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