Chicago to Raleigh by train
Raleigh lies 1,032 km (641 mi) south-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 57 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,259 km (782 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Raleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 482,295 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Raleigh Union Station, North Carolina State Fair station, Raleigh Seaboard Station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 27601–27699 |
Clocks in Raleigh are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 13 h 57 min journey lands 14 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Chicago to Raleigh
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Staying in Raleigh
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh. Of the 175 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 1 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 55,292 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Raleigh from Chicago?
1,032 km (641 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,259 km (782 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Raleigh by train?
About 13 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Raleigh?
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.