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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 8m
    $136–421

  2. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 7m
    $89–444

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    21h 22m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    31h 6m
    $409–865

  5. Drive 773.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Elgincar car 773.1 mi
    13h 45m
    $142–204

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 51m
    $161–750

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 7m
    $125–484

  8. 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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 33m
    $143–727

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    21h 36m
    $189–314

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

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Elgin via Cary and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 21h 36m.

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