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How to get fromChicago, IL to Raleighby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Raleigh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    5h 38m
    $88–368

  2. Bus

    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 39m
    $109–215

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    24h 5m
    $120–400

  4. Drive 789.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Raleighcar car 789.3 mi
    13h 53m
    $144–209

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    5h 25m
    $88–508

  6. 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 Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    8h
    $160–453

Chicago, IL to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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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 39m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–400 and the journey takes 23h 56m.

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