The average bus between Durham and Chicago takes 26h 37m and the fastest bus takes 25h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Durham 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 Durham and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

24h 50m • 1 change
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27h • 1 change
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24h 50m • 1 change
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27h • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Chicago station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 37m.
Durham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Durham to Chicago bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Durham and Chicago is 997.9 km. The road distance is 1,565 km.
You can take a bus from Durham to Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 23h 40m.