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How to get fromNaperville to Charlotteby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Naperville to Charlotte by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    5h 33m
    $140–814

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    21h 3m
    $80–181

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 28m
    $645–1,096

  4. Drive  760.1 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Charlottecar car 760.1 mi
    13h 25m
    $139–201

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    5h 47m
    $95–514

  6. Train, train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBN - CLT
    7h 38m
    $125–629

  7. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    7h 49m
    $205–948

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    25h 21m
    $151–272

Naperville to Charlotte by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Naperville to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Cary in around 30h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Charlotte Bus Station via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 21m.

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