What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Chicago?

About 641 miles (1033 km) separate Raleigh and Chicago.

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

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

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

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lake Michigan, Robie House, Cloud Gate, Brookfield Zoo and Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus Raleigh to Chicago from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Raleigh to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	1d 5h	8:05pm	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 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
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 23
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 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	12:30am	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
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 4h	5:05pm	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

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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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

642 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $461	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $450	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Chicago?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Raleigh to Chicago by bus

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

11/17

$181

11/18

$181

Today

$168

11/20

$179

11/21

$169

11/22

$158

11/23

$173

11/24

$171

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 Raleigh to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $158 to $250 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 $158 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Greyhound, 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.