How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Raleigh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Raleigh start from $100. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Raleigh?

The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Raleigh is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 640 miles (1032 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Raleigh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Raleigh at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh?

A bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Raleigh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Raleigh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Raleigh from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 1h	1:25am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raleigh on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Raleigh

We recommend taking the train

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 $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

640 milesDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $437	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $1,165	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Raleigh?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,451 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

3.5/511,732 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Raleigh by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Raleigh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Raleigh start from $100. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Raleigh?
The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Raleigh is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 640 miles (1032 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Raleigh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Raleigh?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Raleigh at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh?
A bus trip from Chicago to Raleigh generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Raleigh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Raleigh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/23

$227

12/24

$191

Today

$182

12/26

$145

12/27

$143

12/28

$148

12/29

$131

12/30

$131

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $131

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 $131 to $437 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 $131 which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually Greyhound 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.