There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)MDW - RDU
3h 17m$82–485Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CaryFloridian
24h 39m$125–344Drive 778.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Research Triangle778.5 mi
13h 38m$143–206Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ORD - RDU
3h 47m$92–375
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $80 - $490.
The distance between Chicago and Research Triangle is 645 miles. The road distance is 783 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 24h 39m and costs $120 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Chicago to Research Triangle, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $80 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 24h 39m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Research Triangle is 783 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Chicago to Research Triangle.
There are 597+ hotels available in Research Triangle.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $95–310 and the journey takes 24h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–290
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
- $95–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $95–260
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $130–310
- Business - advance purchase
- $190–750
- Business Class
- $280–700
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