What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Chicago?

The distance covered from Raleigh to Chicago is 1033 km (641 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Raleigh to Chicago from $145 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 5h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 9h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 4h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 5h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 3h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1035 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $666	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$155 - $650	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Chicago?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,398 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Raleigh to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Chicago?
The distance covered from Raleigh to Chicago is 1033 km (641 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Raleigh to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$259

11-21

$321

Today

$311

11-23

$293

11-24

$290

11-25

$307

11-26

$249

11-27

$194

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $194

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

You can expect to pay from $194 to $426 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $194 which is on 2025-11-27.