How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Raleigh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Raleigh start at R 1 696. The average price for this route is around R 2 508. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Raleigh?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Raleigh is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1024 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Raleigh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Raleigh at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh?

A bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh produces an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Raleigh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Raleigh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Raleigh from R 1 780 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	01:25	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	01:25	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 1h	01:25	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 8h	09:45	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	21:50	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	21:50	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	21:50	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	21:50	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	21:50	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	15:10	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	15:10	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	21:50	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	15:10	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Raleigh on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	14:45	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	15:10	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 846, 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 priceR 1 696 - R 7 537	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 846 - R 14 042	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
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

3.5/587 431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87431 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 696

Greyhound Chicago Raleigh recent customer reviews

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

Deja P.

7 August 2023

Very later, but got me there

Matthew P.

1 March 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511 610 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11610 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 852

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.

25 July 2024

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Raleigh by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Raleigh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Raleigh start at R 1 696. The average price for this route is around R 2 508. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Raleigh?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Raleigh is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1024 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Raleigh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Raleigh at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh?
A bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh produces an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Raleigh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Raleigh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/12

R 2 989

13/12

R 3 266

Today

R 3 490

15/12

R 3 300

16/12

R 2 341

17/12

R 2 186

18/12

R 2 281

19/12

R 2 255

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Raleigh was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 186

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 R 2 186 to R 4 354 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 R 2 186, which is on 2025-12-17.

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.