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How to get fromRaleigh to Washington/Parkby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Washington/Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus bus
    5h 31m
    $176–760

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

    cheapest
    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
    6h 29m
    $135–501

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    24h 47m
    $139–291

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 34m
    $344–708

  5. Drive 792.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Washington/Parkcar car 792.7 mi
    14h 15m
    $145–209

  6. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Brookfieldtrain train
    5h 30m
    $158–312

Raleigh to Washington/Park by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration24h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Washington/Park, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Washington/Park via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Brookfield in around 24h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–750 and the journey takes 24h 28m.

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