There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
4h 23m$80–448Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
4h 54m$60–318Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
23h 55m$171–271Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 28m$550–950Drive 788.6 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Chicagocar 788.6 mi
13h 56m$135–195Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GSO - ORD
5h 57m$126–403
Raleigh to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Chicago is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $75 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raleigh Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 28m.
The distance between Raleigh and Chicago is 659 miles. The road distance is 793.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 55m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Raleigh to Chicago, including transfers.
Raleigh to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 23h 55m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 24h 28m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 8:36 PM in Raleigh and 7:36 PM in Chicago.
Raleigh to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Chicago is 793 miles. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from Raleigh to Chicago.
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