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How to get fromChicago to Apexby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Apex by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 311 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to E Williams St at S Hughes Stbus bus
    5h 47m
    $158–311

  2. Drive 764.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Apexcar car 764.4 mi
    14h 25m
    $140–202

  3. 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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    24h 27m
    $157–287

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    25h 43m
    $357–701

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 311 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to E Williams St at S Hughes Stbus bus
    6h 10m
    $178–761

  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 Carytrain train
    7h 46m
    $156–692

Chicago to Apex by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Apex, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Mason St at Apex Town Hall via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 24h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $350–700 and the journey takes 24h 26m.

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