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How to get fromBloomington to Charlotteby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Bloomington to Charlotte by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BMI - CLT
    6h 49m
    $114–604

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland to Statesvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Statesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 55m
    $143–334

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 43m
    $429–941

  4. Drive 732.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Charlottecar car 732.8 mi
    12h 41m
    $134–194

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    7h 7m
    $164–499

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    6h 24m
    $162–780

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane STL - CLT
    7h 1m
    $176–809

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 17m
    $141–279

Bloomington to Charlotte by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Cary in around 31h 43m.

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