Distance from Raleigh to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Chicago (IL) is 639 miles or 1029 kilometers or 555 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Chicago is 792 miles (1276 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 153 miles or 247 km.

Raleigh to Chicago Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Chicago, IL
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Chicago, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Chicago, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Chicago, Illinois is 792 miles or 1276 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, IL is 792 miles or 1276 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 792 miles (1276 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Chicago take?
Raleigh and Chicago are 15 hours 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Chicago

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Chicago
2025-12-17, 05:45:42 EST	2025-12-17, 04:45:42 CST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Chicago, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	792 mi	1276 km	687.77 nmi
Straight line distance	639 mi	1029 km	555 nmi
Difference	153 mi	247 km	132 nmi

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