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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Gastonia by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $134–436

  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
    21h 36m
    $78–210

  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
    21h 34m
    $186–318

  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 51m
    $413–827

  5. Drive 706.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Gastoniacar car 706.7 mi
    13h 22m
    $129–187

  6. 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 Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastoniabus bus
    6h 23m
    $182–750

  7. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $134–726

  8. 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
    7h 41m
    $144–735

  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
    7h 48m
    $191–940

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the train from High Point to Gastonia Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $152–693

Chicago to Gastonia by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration21h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Oakland St & Main Ave via Toledo Bus Stop, Charlotte Bus Station, and 4th St & Graham St in around 21h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Gastonia Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 29h 51m.

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