There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)RDU - MDW
2h 40m$85–453Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
24h 52m$107–264Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationFloridian
25h 39m$125–346Drive 778 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Chicago778 mi
13h 35m$142–206Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)RDU - ORD
3h 8m$94–359
Research Triangle to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Chicago is to bus which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Chicago is 646 miles. The road distance is 782.6 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 24h 52m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Research Triangle to Chicago, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 52m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 25h 39m.
Research Triangle to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Chicago is 783 miles. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Research Triangle to Chicago.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Chicago Bus Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 52m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 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 Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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