What is the travel distance from Chicago to Raleigh?

Chicago and Raleigh are 1033 km (641 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Raleigh?

Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh.

Bus Chicago to Raleigh from $129 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	1:25am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Raleigh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 minute, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

1033 kmDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$139 - $546	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$155 - $1,175	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Raleigh?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87391 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $139

Greyhound Chicago Raleigh recent customer reviews

Didn’t enjoy how delayed my bus was, that i missed my connecting bus

Deja P.

August 7, 2023

Very later, but got me there

Matthew P.

March 1, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11413 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $140

FlixBus Chicago Raleigh recent customer reviews

I tried to get an exchange for my ticket and was given a difficult time even when the bus was delayed. Never received a exchange

Nesha B.

July 25, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Raleigh by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Raleigh?
Chicago and Raleigh are 1033 km (641 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Raleigh?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$290

11-22

$277

Today

$282

11-24

$239

11-25

$288

11-26

$158

11-27

$209

11-28

$224

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $158

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $158 to $511 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $158 which is on 2025-11-26.