There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Chicago, IL by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 100 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
4h 39m$77–457Bus
- 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
24h 7m$106–226Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 46m$140–330Drive 789.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Chicago, ILcar 789.5 mi
13h 50m$145–209Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
5h 3m$87–367
Raleigh to Chicago, IL by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Chicago, IL is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 24h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Chicago, IL is to line 100 bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Chicago, IL 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 24h 7m.
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 37m.
The distance between Raleigh and Chicago, IL is 660 miles. The road distance is 794.1 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chicago, IL without a car is to bus which takes 24h 7m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Raleigh to Chicago, IL, including transfers.
Raleigh to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chicago, IL is to bus which takes 24h 7m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 24h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $370 and takes 5h 3m.
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 24h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–330 and the journey takes 24h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Schedules at
- https://gotriangle.org/maps-schedules/gotriangle
- Seniors 65+, youth 12 and under
- $0
- disabled, medicare
- $1
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago, IL is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 5:00 AM in Raleigh and 4:00 AM in Chicago, IL.
Raleigh to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Chicago, IL is 794 miles. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Raleigh to Chicago, IL.
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