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How to get fromRaleigh to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 12m
    $160–314

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RDU - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    8h 52m
    $132–672

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    25h 39m
    $144–296

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    26h 22m
    $349–713

  5. Drive 824 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Great Lakescar car 824 mi
    14h 40m
    $151–218

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 44m
    $180–764

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

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 41m
    $138–505

Raleigh to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration25h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 26h 22m.

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