There are 8 ways to get from DeKalb to Charlotte by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORD - CLT
7h 21m$132–414Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus
- Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
23h 18m$82–229Bus
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
22h 12m$175–298Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 2m$330–769Drive 795.2 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Charlottecar 795.2 mi
14h 3m$146–210Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDW - CLT
7h 10m$122–674Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MKE - CLT
9h 31m$166–836Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ORD - GSP
- Take the bus from Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg to Charlottebus
10h 17m$160–629
DeKalb to Charlotte by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Charlotte is to train and bus which costs $80 - $230 and takes 23h 18m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Charlotte is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Chicago Union Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 2m.
The distance between DeKalb and Charlotte is 691 miles. The road distance is 799.9 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 22h 12m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from DeKalb to Charlotte, including transfers.
DeKalb to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Charlotte train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Charlotte is to bus which takes 22h 12m and costs $170 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 32h 2m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Charlotte Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 22h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 32h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Asheville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of DeKalb. It is currently 4:40 PM in DeKalb and 5:40 PM in Charlotte.
DeKalb to Charlotte train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Charlotte is 800 miles. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from DeKalb to Charlotte.
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