There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
2h 36m$155–221Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
3h 9m$61–327Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 38m$150–254Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
25h 58m$552–952Drive 777.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicagocar 777.4 mi
13h 43m$142–205Fly to Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane RDU - PIA
5h 42m$83–439
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $150 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Illinois is 646 miles. The road distance is 781.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 24h 38m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 24h 38m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 25h 58m.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Chicago Bus Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). It is currently 11:43 in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and 10:43 in Illinois.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois is 782 miles. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Illinois.
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