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How to get fromNew Bern to Chicagoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWN - ORD
    5h 30m
    $71–346

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 43m
    $169–282

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    29h 44m
    $291–711

  4. Drive  897.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Bern to Chicagocar car 897.3 mi
    16h
    $164–237

  5. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ILM - ORD
    6h 29m
    $91–362

New Bern to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

American Airlines and Breeze Airways fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 27h 43m.

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