There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Charlotte by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORD - CLT
5h 49m$131–405Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- 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
22h 8m$82–220Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 12m$335–782Drive 742.2 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Charlottecar 742.2 mi
13h 12m$136–196Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDW - CLT
5h 6m$121–662Train, train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SBN - CLT
8h 1m$117–625Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
23h 37m$134–270
Joliet to Charlotte by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Charlotte is to train and bus which costs $80 - $220 and takes 22h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Charlotte is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Joliet Gateway Center and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 12m.
The distance between Joliet and Charlotte is 669 miles. The road distance is 746.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Charlotte without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 8m and costs $80 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Joliet to Charlotte, including transfers.
Joliet to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Charlotte is to train which takes 30h 12m and costs $330 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 23h 37m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Raleigh Union Station in around 30h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 37m.
- 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 5:27 AM in Joliet and 6:27 AM in Charlotte.
Joliet to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Charlotte is 747 miles. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Joliet to Charlotte.
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