The average bus between Chicago and Cary takes 27h 17m and the fastest bus takes 25h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Cary. 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 Chicago and Cary. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cary at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 27h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Cary? 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 Chicago to Cary. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Cary station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.
Chicago to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
The distance between Chicago and Cary is 1,021.2 km. The road distance is 1,603 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cary Depot via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 23h 50m.