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How to get fromChicago to Charlotte, NCby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    5h 24m
    $128–404

  2. Bus via Hurricane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 21m
    $77–209

  3. Bus

    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 19m
    $167–280

  4. 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 39m
    $343–751

  5. Drive 727.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Charlotte, NCcar car 727.7 mi
    13h 26m
    $133–192

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    5h 5m
    $118–664

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    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
    6h 36m
    $113–623

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Charlotte, NCbus bus
    6h 16m
    $150–672

  9. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    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
    6h 44m
    $160–824

Chicago to Charlotte, NC by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, 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 Union Station to Charlotte, NC via Toledo Bus Stop, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St in around 20h 19m.

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