There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Butner by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MDW - RDU
3h 56m$212–385Drive 764.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Butnercar 764.9 mi
14h 17m$140–202Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
21h 6m$220–353Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
25h 49m$395–756Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORD - RDU
4h 20m$232–835Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 21m$184–725
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Butner is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Butner is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $210 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Butner. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Durham via Toledo Bus Stop and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Butner station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
The distance between Chicago and Butner is 669 miles. The road distance is 769.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Butner without a car is to bus which takes 21h 6m and costs $220 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chicago to Butner, including transfers.
Chicago to Butner bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Butner is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $210 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $360 and takes 21h 6m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 25h 49m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Butner, 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 Union Station to Butner via Toledo Bus Stop, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Durham in around 21h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Butner bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Butner is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:50 AM in Chicago and 5:50 AM in Butner.
Chicago to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Butner is 769 miles. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Chicago to Butner.
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