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

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

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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 52m
    $138–423

  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 OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    5h 36m
    $88–443

  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 20m
    $189–311

  4. 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 46m
    $411–867

  5. Drive 757.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Glen Ellyncar car 757.2 mi
    13h 27m
    $139–200

  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 55m
    $142–726

  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
    7h 51m
    $127–486

  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 4m
    $158–785

  9. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    20h 58m

Charlotte to Glen Ellyn by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Glen Ellyn via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 20h 20m. 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 46m.

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