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

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

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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
    4h 58m
    $126–421

  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 14m
    $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 11m
    $180–312

  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 / ...
    28h 24m
    $398–819

  5. Drive 727.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Charlotte Station (Amtrak)car car 727.9 mi
    13h 30m
    $133–192

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    4h 41m
    $126–711

  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 14m
    $127–670

  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 21m
    $183–876

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane ORD - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg to Charlottebus bus
    7h 21m
    $188–753

Chicago to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Charlotte Station (Amtrak), 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 Station (Amtrak) via Toledo Bus Stop, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, and Graham St & Sylvania Ave in around 20h 11m.

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