There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Joliet by plane, train, 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 59m$160–314Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GSO - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h 35m$138–505Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
26h 18m$154–307Train
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
26h 25m$359–713Drive 788.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Jolietcar 788.4 mi
14h 14m$144–208Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 38m$190–514
Raleigh to Joliet by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Joliet is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs $160 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
The distance between Raleigh and Joliet is 700 miles. The road distance is 793 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Joliet without a car is to bus which takes 26h 18m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Raleigh to Joliet, including transfers.
Raleigh to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Joliet is to bus which takes 26h 18m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 26h 25m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Pace Transit Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 26h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 26h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 4:55 AM in Raleigh and 3:55 AM in Joliet.
Raleigh to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Joliet is 793 miles. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Raleigh to Joliet.
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