There are 5 ways to get from Elon University to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Elon University to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GSO - ORD
3h 42m$146–493Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Coble Transportation Centerbus 4
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus
20h 55m$84–191Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
27h 36m$425–862Drive 730.7 mi
- Drive from Elon University to Chicagocar 730.7 mi
12h 57m$134–193Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECUbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
6h 23m$174–329
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon University to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $200 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Elon University to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Chicago via Coble Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center) and Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
The distance between Elon University and Chicago is 639 miles. The road distance is 734.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elon University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Elon University to Chicago, including transfers.
Elon University to Chicago bus services, operated by PART NC, depart from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride station.
Elon University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon University to Chicago is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 27h 36m.
What companies run services between Elon University, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon University to Chicago via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Coble Transportation Center, Winston-Salem Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Columbus - Mound St in around 20h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elon University to Chicago Union Station via Greensboro and Raleigh Union Station in around 27h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Coble Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
Bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECU
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elon University to Chicago bus services, operated by PART NC, arrive at Coble Transportation Center station.
Elon University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon University to Chicago is 735 miles. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Elon University to Chicago.
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