There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORD - RDU
5h 24m$80–428Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
22h 30m$156–255Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 1m$550–950Drive 776.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Raleighcar 776.2 mi
14h 31m$142–205Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MDW - RDU
5h$156–228Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
6h 42m$182–810Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane STL - RDU
6h 56m$609–1,187
Illinois to Raleigh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Raleigh is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Raleigh is to fly which takes 5h and costs $150 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 1m.
The distance between Illinois and Raleigh is 681 miles. The road distance is 780.7 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Illinois to Raleigh, including transfers.
Illinois to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Raleigh is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 22h 30m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 24h 1m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 22h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Illinois to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 14:34 in Illinois and 15:34 in Raleigh.
Illinois to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Raleigh is 781 miles. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Illinois to Raleigh.
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