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How to get fromChicago to Raleighby subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Raleigh by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 55m
    $156–228

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    8h
    $112–488

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    22h 30m
    $151–244

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    24h 1m
    $260–650

  5. Drive  776.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Raleighcar car 776.2 mi
    14h 31m
    $142–205

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    5h 23m
    $176–758

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $160–740

Chicago to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 22h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–650 and the journey takes 24h 1m.

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