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Chicago Union Station to Charlotte trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago Union Station and Charlotte takes 36h 3m and the fastest train takes 28h 5m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago Union Station to Charlotte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 3m
Duration
1,241 mi
Distance
$808
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago Union Station to Charlotte train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago Union Station and Charlotte. The service departs Chicago Union Station at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Charlotte at 09:28:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 48m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 48m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak38h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak28h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Union Station to Charlotte? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,241.3 mi
  • Duration: 36h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cary in around 28h 24m.

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