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How to get fromRaleigh to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    4h 9m
    $80–408

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 53m
    $136–286

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    24h 28m
    $350–700

  4. Drive 788.1 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Chicagocar car 788.1 mi
    13h 56m
    $144–208

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    4h 44m
    $174–758

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    5h 51m
    $128–477

Raleigh to Chicago by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration23h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Chicago Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 23h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $350–700 and the journey takes 24h 28m.

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