What is the travel distance from Chicago to Raleigh?

The distance between the two cities is 641 miles (1033 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Raleigh start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Yates Mill County Park, Historic Oakwood, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State Capitol.

Bus Chicago to Raleigh from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 1h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:30am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 4h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Raleigh.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $325	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$107 - $381	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Raleigh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 minute and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

$107Cheapest ticket

94kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$100

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance640 miles (1032 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,272 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Raleigh recent customer reviews

Didn’t enjoy how delayed my bus was, that i missed my connecting bus

Deja P.

August 7, 2023

Very later, but got me there

Matthew P.

March 1, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,651 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Chicago Raleigh recent customer reviews

I tried to get an exchange for my ticket and was given a difficult time even when the bus was delayed. Never received a exchange

Nesha B.

July 25, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Raleigh Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Raleigh. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Raleigh.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Raleigh from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Raleigh?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Raleigh

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Raleigh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/22

$86

09/23

$68

Today

$83

09/25

$83

09/26

$76

09/27

$67

09/28

$84

09/29

$103

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Raleigh was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $231 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-09-27.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Raleigh!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Raleigh.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Raleigh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$100	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$174	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Chicago

You can also go to Raleigh by train

Train from Chicago to Raleigh

Top traveled bus routes

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