There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
2h 31m$154–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 36m$140–290Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
26h 16m$322–702Drive 777.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicagocar 777.4 mi
13h 43m$142–205Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
3h 9m$180–716
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 24h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $150 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Chicago is 646 miles. The road distance is 781.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 24h 36m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 24h 36m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 26h 16m.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Chicago Bus Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). It is currently 11:49 AM in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and 10:49 AM in Chicago.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago is 782 miles. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago.
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