How far is Chicago from Raleigh by coach?

The distance between Raleigh and Chicago by coach is approximately 641 miles (1033 km).

Is there a way to reach Chicago from Raleigh without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Raleigh to Chicago from £79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 3h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	21:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 3h	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:15	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	1d 5h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	21:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:15	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 5h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	21:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	21:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	21:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 4h	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:30	Raleigh Bus Station	1d	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	1d 1h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Raleigh to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

642 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£68 - £361	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£84 - £353	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Chicago?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Raleigh to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Raleigh by coach?
The distance between Raleigh and Chicago by coach is approximately 641 miles (1033 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Raleigh without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

£142

18/11

£142

Today

£132

20/11

£141

21/11

£133

22/11

£124

23/11

£136

24/11

£134

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Chicago was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £124

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

You can expect to pay from £124 to £196 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £124, which is on 2025-11-22.

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.