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

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

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  1. Line 8 bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    5h 12m
    $128–403

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

    cheapest
    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 46m
    $73–393

  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 28m

  4. Drive  740.8 mi

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

  5. 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 37m
    $117–447

  6. 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
    6h 45m
    $115–575

  7. 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 21m
    $153–697

  8. 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 29m
    $217–362

  9. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    20h 46m
    $77–182

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

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 28m.

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