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How to Travel from

Charlotte, NC to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$1,019.09
Plane from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$598.71
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$598.71
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$955.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$267.51
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81
Plane from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$343.94
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$343.94

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01
Plane from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70
Plane from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$598.71
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.85–$203.82

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Train from Cary to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
25h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from South Bend Airport to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$254.77
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$305.73
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$121.02

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$140.12
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$76.43

Wonder Bus Inc

Website:
gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Greenville,
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$17.83
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Wanda Coach

Phone:
+1 646-630-7186
Website:
wandacoach.com
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Greenville,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$114.65
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$114.65

Charlotte Area Transit System

Phone:
+1 704-336-7433
Website:
charlottenc.gov/cats/Pages/default.aspx
Bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr to Transit
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago is to line 8 bus and fly which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago is to line 8 bus and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.

How far is it from Charlotte, NC to Chicago?

The distance between Charlotte, NC and Chicago is 1012 km. The road distance is 1199.3 km.

How do I travel from Charlotte, NC to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 20h 4m and costs $59.78 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte, NC to Chicago bus from?

Charlotte, NC to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Train or bus from Charlotte, NC to Chicago?

The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago is to bus via Columbus which takes 20h 4m and costs $59.78 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $413.04 and takes 31h 24m.

Where does the Charlotte, NC to Chicago bus arrive?

Charlotte, NC to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.

What is the time difference between Charlotte, NC and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Charlotte, NC. It is currently 20:46 in Charlotte, NC and 19:46 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Charlotte, NC to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to Chicago is 1199 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Charlotte, NC to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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