Bus Tickets from Raleigh to Chicago

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Raleigh Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Raleigh Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Raleigh Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Raleigh Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Raleigh Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo 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$126 - $666Average Duration1d 2h
26kg CO₂e
Average Price$155 - $650Average Duration1d 16h
94kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Raleigh to Chicago by bus

  1. What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Chicago?

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

  2. 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
11-19
$243
11-20
$259
Today
$321
11-22
$311
11-23
$264
11-24
$238
11-25
$304
11-26
$249
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $238

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 $238 to $410 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 $238 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Chicago?

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