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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Raleigh takes 25h 49m and the fastest bus takes 24h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Raleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 49m
Duration
986 mi
Distance
$204
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
  2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
22h 45m
$157–321

Chicago to Raleigh bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 25h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 986.2 mi
  • Duration: 25h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 22h 45m.

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