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How to get fromChicago to Wake Forestby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Wake Forest by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to Holding Ave at Brooks Stbus bus
    6h 40m
    $158–231

  2. Drive  775.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Wake Forestcar car 775.6 mi
    14h 35m
    $142–205

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    24h 5m
    $153–247

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 46m
    $265–611

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to Holding Ave at Brooks Stbus bus
    7h 8m
    $178–761

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $164–743

Chicago to Wake Forest by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wake Forest, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, and Triangle Town Center P&R in around 24h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–650 and the journey takes 24h 1m.

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