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How to get fromChicago to Wilsonby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Wilson by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    7h 1m
    $164–808

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    7h 22m
    $114–508

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    24h
    $178–275

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    26h 2m
    $618–953

  5. Drive  817.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wilsoncar car 817.1 mi
    15h 18m
    $135–195

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    7h 47m
    $152–460

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    8h 10m

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    10h 6m
    $256–1,011

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    9h 33m
    $222–982

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    10h 1m
    $166–622

Chicago to Wilson by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop via Washington Union Station and Raleigh Bus Station in around 24h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Wilson via Raleigh Union Station in around 26h 2m.

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