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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to New Bern by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane ORD - EWN
    6h 16m
    $108–497

  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 Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 10m
    $188–337

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 7m
    $399–771

  4. Drive 884.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to New Berncar car 884.8 mi
    16h 35m
    $162–234

  5. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to New Bernbus bus
    7h 23m
    $112–457

Chicago to New Bern by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, and Wilson in around 27h 10m.

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