The average bus between Chicago and Research Triangle takes 28h 20m and the fastest bus takes 25h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Research Triangle. 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 Research Triangle. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Research Triangle at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 28h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Research Triangle station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
Chicago to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Durham station.
The distance between Chicago and Research Triangle is 1,015.1 km. The road distance is 1,607 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham, Pettigrew St at Parking Deck, and Regional Transit Center in around 24h 4m.