There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Research Triangle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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$78–435Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
23h 58m$112–293Train (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 45m$92–365
Chicago to Research Triangle by bus
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 $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham Station Gate J and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.
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 bus which takes 23h 58m and costs $110 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Chicago to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Chicago to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 23h 58m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 24h 39m.
Chicago to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Research Triangle is 783 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Chicago to 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 23h 58m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
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
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
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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