There are 5 ways to get from Elon to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GSO - ORD
3h 44m$145–471Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Coble Transportation Centerbus 4
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus
20h 53m$83–191Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
27h 35m$413–811Drive 730.1 mi
- Drive from Elon to Chicagocar 730.1 mi
12h 56m$134–193Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECUbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
6h 21m$98–429
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $200 and takes 20h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Chicago via Coble Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center) and Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
The distance between Elon and Chicago is 639 miles. The road distance is 734.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 53m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Elon to Chicago, including transfers.
Elon to Chicago bus services, operated by PART NC, depart from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride station.
Elon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon to Chicago is to bus which takes 20h 53m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 27h 35m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon to Chicago via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Coble Transportation Center, Winston-Salem Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Columbus - Mound St in around 20h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elon to Chicago Union Station via Greensboro and Raleigh Union Station in around 27h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Coble Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
Bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECU
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elon to Chicago bus services, operated by PART NC, arrive at Coble Transportation Center station.
Chicago is 1h behind Elon. It is currently 3:57 PM in Elon and 2:57 PM in Chicago.
Elon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Chicago is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Elon to Chicago.
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