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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    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 Great Lakestrain train
    6h 2m
    $89–454

  2. Bus, train

    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
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    22h 37m
    $84–219

  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
    22h 31m
    $180–305

  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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    31h 13m
    $400–868

  5. Drive 777 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Great Lakescar car 777 mi
    13h 39m
    $142–205

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 18m
    $129–424

  7. Fly 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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 3m
    $132–722

  8. Fly 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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 22m
    $133–677

Charlotte to Great Lakes by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Great Lakes via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 22h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Great Lakes via Cary, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 31h 13m.

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