There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Chicago Loop by 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.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)RDU - MDW
4h 23m$82–457Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
24h 21m$109–264Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian
24h 37m$170–460Drive 789.8 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Chicago Loop789.8 mi
13h 45m$145–209Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)RDU - ORD
4h 43m$92–367
Raleigh to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $80 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
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 Loop is 660 miles. The road distance is 794.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 24h 21m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Raleigh to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Raleigh to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $80 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 21m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $460 and takes 24h 37m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 Washington & Lasalle via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 24h 21m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 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
- $170–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 10:33 AM in Raleigh and 9:33 AM in Chicago Loop.
Raleigh to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Chicago Loop is 794 miles. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Raleigh to Chicago Loop.
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