The average bus between Raleigh and Chicago takes 26h 51m and the fastest bus takes 24h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Raleigh and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 26h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.
Raleigh to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
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The distance between Raleigh and Chicago is 1031.9 km. The road distance is 1269 km.
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Chicago Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 23h 55m.