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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Durham by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Stationtrain train
    7h
    $638–1,059

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland (PWM)plane plane ORD - PWM
    2. Take the train from Portland to Durham Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $110–458

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train Downeaster
    24h 27m
    $593–917

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2615
    29h 54m
    $196–303

  5. Drive  985.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Durhamcar car 985.5 mi
    18h 5m
    $180–260

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $138–609

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $144–627

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $120–479

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane ORD - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $110–427

Chicago to Durham by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 946.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Durham Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 24h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Durham Station via New York Midtown, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Hanover Station, Dover Transportation Center, and Dover in around 29h 54m.

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