How much is the bus ticket from Durham to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Durham to Chicago start at R 1 617. The average price for this route is around R 3 683. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Durham to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durham to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Durham to Chicago at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durham to Chicago?

A bus trip from Durham to Chicago produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Durham to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12330 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Durham to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durham to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Durham to Chicago from R 1 805 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Durham to Chicago on 25 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:05	Durham	1d 2h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	14:20	Durham	1d 1h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	22:05	Durham	1d 3h	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	09:10	Durham	1d 6h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:05	Durham	1d 10h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Chicago on 26 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:05	Durham	1d 2h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:10	Durham	23h 40m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:10	Durham	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	14:20	Durham	1d 1h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:05	Durham	1d 3h	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Chicago on 27 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:05	Durham	1d 2h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:10	Durham	23h 40m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:10	Durham	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:05	Durham	1d 3h	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	09:10	Durham	1d 6h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:40 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Durham to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 617, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

999 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 617 - R 6 443	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 237 - R 15 741	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Durham and Chicago?

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 355 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham, NC, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Durham to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Durham to Chicago start at R 1 617. The average price for this route is around R 3 683. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Durham to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durham to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Durham to Chicago at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durham to Chicago?
A bus trip from Durham to Chicago produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Durham to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12330 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Durham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/03

R 3 402

24/03

R 3 819

Today

R 3 472

26/03

R 2 604

27/03

R 2 569

28/03

R 1 840

29/03

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30/03

No data

The cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Chicago was searched and found on 28 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 840

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 840 to R 4 912 for a bus ticket from Durham, NC, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 840, which is on 2026-03-28.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.