There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Raleigh by plane, bus, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORD - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
5h 21m$86–458Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
22h 30m$170–262Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 1m$550–950Drive 776.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Raleighcar 776.3 mi
14h 32m$129–186Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MDW - RDU
5h$136–758Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
6h 39m$122–410
Chicago to Raleigh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Raleigh is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Raleigh is to fly which takes 5h and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 1m.
The distance between Chicago and Raleigh is 681 miles. The road distance is 780.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chicago to Raleigh, including transfers.
Chicago to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Raleigh is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 24h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $800 and takes 5h.
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 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–950 and the journey takes 24h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:25 AM in Chicago and 5:25 AM in Raleigh.
Chicago to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Raleigh is 781 miles. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Chicago to Raleigh.
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