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How to get fromDurham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationby bus, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    3. Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway subway
    4h 57m
    $156–310

  2. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    5h 22m
    $115–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 29m
    $139–284

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 7m
    $338–717

  5. Drive 764.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationcar car 764.9 mi
    13h 29m
    $140–202

  6. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    5h 39m
    $176–760

Durham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration23h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Durham to Chicago Union Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Raleigh Union Station in around 26h 7m.

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