There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Charlotte by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CMI - CLT
5h 52m$131–625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
18h 45m$117–219Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
17h 50m$154–314Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 47m$447–904Drive 682.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Charlottecar 682.8 mi
11h 51m$125–180
Champaign to Charlotte by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Charlotte is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Charlotte is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.
The distance between Champaign and Charlotte is 537 miles. The road distance is 686.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Charlotte without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 50m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Champaign to Charlotte, including transfers.
Champaign to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Charlotte is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $950 and takes 31h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 18h 45m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Raleigh Union Station in around 31h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ashland to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Ashland to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 8:22 PM in Champaign and 9:22 PM in Charlotte.
Champaign to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Charlotte is 687 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Champaign to Charlotte.
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