There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MDW - RDU
3h 24m$152–305Drive 765.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 765.2 mi
14h 19m$140–202Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
24h 42m$152–295Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain Floridian
25h 56m$337–701Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORD - RDU
3h 48m$172–755
Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $150 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 56m.
The distance between Chicago and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 646 miles. The road distance is 769.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to bus which takes 24h 42m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), including transfers.
Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 24h 42m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 25h 56m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 24h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:35 AM in Chicago and 11:35 AM in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 770 miles. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Chicago to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).