There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Wake Forest 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)plane MDW - RDU
3h 50m$148–580Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
24h 8m$108–262Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 23m$192–447Drive 788.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Wake Forestcar 788.8 mi
13h 56m$144–208Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORD - RDU
4h 19m$152–440
Chicago to Wake Forest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wake Forest is to bus which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wake Forest is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Wake Forest. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Holding Ave at Brooks St via Washington Union Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Triangle Town Center P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
The distance between Chicago and Wake Forest is 666 miles. The road distance is 793.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wake Forest without a car is to bus which takes 24h 8m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chicago to Wake Forest, including transfers.
Chicago to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wake Forest is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 8m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 24h 23m.
Chicago to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Wake Forest is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:50 AM in Chicago and 12:50 PM in Wake Forest.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wake Forest, 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 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 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- 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 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, 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 Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- 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
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- 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
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wake Forest is 793 miles. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from Chicago to Wake Forest.
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