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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    5h 17m
    $128–404

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus Bsb 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus Bsb 32
    19h 34m
    $78–178

  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 35m
    $687–1,055

  4. Drive  727.7 mi

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

  5. 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
    4h 53m
    $118–714

  6. 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 30m
    $110–575

  7. 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 10m
    $160–772

  8. 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 37m
    $184–895

  9. 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 17m

Chicago to Charlotte, NC by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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 to Charlotte, NC via Columbus, Charlotte, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr in around 19h 34m.

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