What is the travel distance from Chicago to Raleigh?

The distance between the two cities is 641 miles (1033 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Raleigh start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Yates Mill County Park, Historic Oakwood, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State Capitol.

Bus Chicago to Raleigh from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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	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	6:00pm	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 28
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 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
	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 December 1
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	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 2
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	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 3
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
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	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

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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 the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 minute and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

640 milesDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $378	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $813	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

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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 traveling from Chicago to Raleigh by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Raleigh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/25

$274

11/26

$224

Today

$177

11/28

$173

11/29

$220

11/30

$241

12/01

$180

12/02

$128

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $128

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 $128 to $432 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 $128 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus 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.