Rome2Rio

How to get fromCharlotte, NC to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    5h 15m
    $138–423

  2. Bus via Hurricane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    21h 35m
    $77–212

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 27m
    $182–312

  4. Drive 740.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte, NC to Chicagocar car 740.8 mi
    12h 52m
    $136–196

  5. Line 8 bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    4h 53m
    $88–443

  6. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensborobus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    5h 38m
    $132–477

  7. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLT - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    7h 13m
    $139–723

  8. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $155–782

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    20h 28m
    $172–352

Charlotte, NC to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charlotte, NC to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 628.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlotte, NC to Chicago Union Station via Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Toledo in around 20h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers