Chicago to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Raleigh?
The distance from Chicago to Raleigh is 641.1 miles (1031.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.3 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Raleigh in North Carolina.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Chicago to Raleigh
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator