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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Raleigh, NC to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $187
tomorrow
from $205
Saturday
Sunday
from $243
Monday
from $184
Tuesday
from $234
Wednesday
from $143

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:55 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $187
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:55 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $189
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $189
  • FlixBus
    25h 30m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $190
  • FlixBus
    34h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $197
  • Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Chicago via Richmond, VA, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      33h 15m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      2:10 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      23h 5m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $112
    Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    25h 40m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $205
  • Greyhound US
    26h 0m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    3:25 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $209
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $211
  • FlixBus
    34h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $228
  • FlixBus
    26h 25m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $249
  • Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Chicago via Richmond, VA, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      33h 15m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      2:10 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      23h 5m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $112
    Travel time is 7h 35m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 25m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $243
  • Greyhound US
    25h 5m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $252
  • Greyhound US
    29h 10m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $253
  • FlixBus
    26h 25m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $254
  • FlixBus
    34h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $289
  • Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Chicago via Richmond, VA, you can save more than $77? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      33h 15m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      2:10 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      23h 5m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $112
    Travel time is 9h 50m longer, but you will save $77

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 25m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $184
  • Greyhound US
    29h 35m
    0
    4:15 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $187
  • Greyhound US
    25h 5m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $187
  • FlixBus
    26h 25m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $191
  • FlixBus
    34h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $193
  • Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Chicago via Richmond, VA, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      33h 15m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      2:10 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      23h 5m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $112
    Travel time is 9h 50m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    28h 10m
    0
    4:15 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $234
  • Greyhound US
    27h 50m
    0
    4:15 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $234
  • Greyhound US
    26h 0m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    3:25 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $237
  • FlixBus
    25h 0m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    8:25 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $239
  • FlixBus
    24h 40m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $239
  • Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Chicago via Richmond, VA, you can save more than $68? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      33h 15m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      2:10 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      23h 5m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Richmond, VA
      Central Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $112
    Travel time is 8h 35m longer, but you will save $68

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $143
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:55 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    33h 55m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $162
  • FlixBus
    25h 30m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $198

Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Raleigh, NC and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Raleigh, NC to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 48 buses from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and Chicago, with 34 offers.

Facts about the bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 27 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Chicago starting from $143!

Cheapest Bus $143
Fastest Bus 22h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:10 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 27 Ø
Distance 641.6 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Raleigh, NC to Chicago

Every day, 27 buses from 2 bus companies leave Raleigh, NC for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
$189
Friday 11/22
$226
Saturday 11/23
Sunday 11/24
$243
Monday 11/25
$188
Tuesday 11/26
$239
Wednesday 11/27
$143
Thursday 11/28
Friday 11/29
$156
Saturday 11/30
Sunday 12/01
$248
Monday 12/02
Tuesday 12/03
Wednesday 12/04
$121
Thursday 12/05
$118
Friday 12/06
$123
Saturday 12/07
$120
Sunday 12/08
Monday 12/09
$113
Tuesday 12/10
$107
Wednesday 12/11
Thursday 12/12
$107
Friday 12/13
$108
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $143, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $243.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, with $143. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $172.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, NC to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Raleigh, NC to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Raleigh, NC to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Raleigh, NC and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Raleigh, NC to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Raleigh, NC to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to Chicago bus

How much does a Raleigh, NC Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $143 and takes 2h 10m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Raleigh, NC to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $143 and $340. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Raleigh, NC to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Raleigh, NC to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 27 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Raleigh, NC to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 22h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $209. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Raleigh, NC starts at 12:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Raleigh, NC for Chicago starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Raleigh, NC Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh, NC and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, NC and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Raleigh, NC to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Raleigh, NC Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Raleigh, NC Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Raleigh, NC to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Raleigh, NC to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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