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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    5h 25m
    $65–335

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    20h 51m
    $83–186

  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 34m
    $645–1,095

  4. Drive  764.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Northbrookcar car 764.3 mi
    13h 25m
    $140–202

  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 Union Station to Northbrooktrain train
    5h 36m
    $78–433

  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
    7h 39m
    $88–428

  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 Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $142–680

  8. 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 31m
    $131–463

  9. Bus via Toledo

    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
    21h 3m

Charlotte to Northbrook by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Northbrook via Columbus, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 51m.

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