There are 8 ways to get from Naperville to Charlotte by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORD - CLT
5h 54m$130–404Train, bus via Hurricane
cheapest- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
21h 48m$78–216Train, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
21h 37m$170–286Train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 28m$325–756Drive 760.1 mi
- Drive from Naperville to Charlottecar 760.1 mi
13h 25m$139–201Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDW - CLT
5h 43m$120–664Train, train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
7h 59m$119–627Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
7h 56m$162–823
Naperville to Charlotte by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Charlotte is to train and bus via Hurricane which costs $75 - $220 and takes 21h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Charlotte is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.
The distance between Naperville and Charlotte is 657 miles. The road distance is 764.5 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Charlotte without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 37m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Naperville to Charlotte, including transfers.
Naperville to Charlotte train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 4:07 AM in Naperville and 5:07 AM in Charlotte.
Naperville to Charlotte train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Charlotte is 765 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Naperville to Charlotte.
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.
- 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 South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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