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SatAug 30
from $115
SunAug 31
from $117
MonSep 1
from $156
TueSep 2
from $99
WedSep 3
from $91
ThuSep 4
from $92
FriSep 5
from $94
SatSep 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$84 - $443Average Duration1d 3h
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$104 - $417Average Duration1d 15h
94kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$84Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$116
Average bus trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses38
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance640 miles (1032 km)
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Raleigh to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
08/26
$149
08/27
$149
Today
$130
08/29
$178
08/30
$107
08/31
$116
09/01
$165
09/02
$119
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $107

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 $107 to $259 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 $107 which is on 2025-08-30.

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.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Raleigh to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Raleigh to Chicago.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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