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How to get fromChicago to Charlotte Airport (CLT)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    3h 47m
    $122–415

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Columbus
    19h 41m
    $102–212

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    29h 36m
    $404–825

  4. Drive 723.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Charlotte Airport (CLT)car car 723.7 mi
    13h 39m
    $133–191

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    3h 29m
    $122–705

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBN - CLT
    5h 3m
    $123–664

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    5h 9m
    $179–870

  8. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    20h 24m
    $183–315

Chicago to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Charlotte Douglas Airport via Columbus - Mound St, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, and Transit Center- Bay V in around 19h 41m.

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