Trains tickets from Durham, NC, US to Chicago

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ThuJun 26
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Chicago.

Average Price$105 - $287Average Duration1d 2h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$211 - $445Average Duration1d 14h
91kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Durham to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$105Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$335
Average train trip duration1d 14h
Number of daily trains1.3333333333333337
Earliest train departure7:01pm
Distance619 miles (998 km)

Durham to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/21
$322
06/22
$396
Today
$396
06/24
$353
06/25
$396
06/26
$396
06/27
No data
06/28
$396
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $322

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Durham to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $322 to $1,820 for a train ticket from Durham to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $353 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Durham to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Durham and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Durham to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Chicago to Durham

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