The average bus between Cary and Chicago takes 26h 41m and the fastest bus takes 25h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cary to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cary and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cary is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Bus Platform A and take an average of 26h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cary to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Cary station and arriving at Chicago station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.
Cary to Chicago bus services, operated by Go Triangle, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Chicago bus services, operated by Go Triangle, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Cary and Chicago is 1,021.2 km. The road distance is 1,586 km.
You can take a bus from Cary Depot to Chicago Bus Station via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 57m.