What is the travel distance from Chicago to Raton?

Chicago and Raton are 957 miles (1543 km) apart.

Bus Chicago to Raton from $224 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Raton on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	12:05am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	12:05am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	Fastest
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 15h	12:05am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	12:05am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Raton on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	2:35am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	2:35am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	Fastest
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 17h	2:35am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	2:35am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	No tags
	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 5h	2:35am	Raton (Amtrak Station)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Raton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$228 - $300	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$119 - $958	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 140kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Raton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Raton. The journey takes about 1 day, 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d Average Duration

$119Cheapest ticket

140kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Raton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$235

Average bus trip duration1d 11h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance957 miles (1542 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,223 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,332 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Chicago to Raton Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Raton

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/29

$260

08/30

$225

Today

$228

09/01

$325

09/02

$235

09/03

$250

09/04

$224

09/05

$228

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Raton was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $224

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Raton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $224 to $325 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Raton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $224 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Raton, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Raton that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Raton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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