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How to get fromChicago to Carolina Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    4h 36m
    $122–470

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    27h 57m
    $180–330

  3. Train, bus via Petersburg

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    28h 42m
    $344–728

  4. Drive  892.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Carolina Beachcar car 892.1 mi
    17h 3m
    $163–236

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MDW - ILM
    5h 52m
    $148–610

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    29h 5m
    $348–724

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 796 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carolina Beach via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 27h 57m.

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