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How to get fromCharlotte to Glen Ellynby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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

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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 train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    5h 54m
    $58–313

  2. 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
    $86–189

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 54m
    $647–1,098

  4. Drive  757.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Glen Ellyncar car 757.2 mi
    13h 27m
    $130–187

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    5h 42m
    $78–423

  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 Millennium Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $88–408

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

    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
    8h 1m
    $119–391

  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
    8h 19m
    $156–650

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    22h 44m
    $156–275

Charlotte to Glen Ellyn by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte to Glen Ellyn via Columbus, Chicago, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 20h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Glen Ellyn via Cary, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 30h 54m.

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