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How to get fromChicago to Durhamby subway, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    4h 53m
    $118–661

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    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 Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 16m
    $84–441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    20h 48m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    25h 31m
    $603–926

  5. Drive  752.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Durhamcar car 752.5 mi
    14h 5m
    $138–199

  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
    5h 58m
    $116–400

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Durham via Toledo Bus Stop and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 20h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station via Raleigh Union Station in around 25h 31m.

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