There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Apex by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)MDW - RDU
3h 36m$118–500Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CaryFloridian
25h 38m$111–1,790Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
24h 25m$116–322Drive 777.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Apex777.4 mi
13h 40m$142–205Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ORD - RDU
4h 5m$128–440
Chicago to Apex by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Apex is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Apex is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Apex. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Mason St at Apex Town Hall via Washington Union Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Apex is 658 miles. The road distance is 782 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Apex without a car is to bus which takes 24h 25m and costs $110 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Chicago to Apex, including transfers.
Chicago to Apex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Apex is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 24h 25m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $1,800 and takes 25h 38m.
Chicago to Apex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Apex is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:38 PM in Chicago and 6:38 PM in Apex.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Apex, NC, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Mason St at Apex Town Hall via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 24h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–1,800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Apex is 782 miles. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Chicago to Apex.
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