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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Illinoisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from North Carolina to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3h 14m
    $108–441

  2. Bus via Hurricane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    20h 10m
    $76–209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 2m
    $173–296

  4. Drive 741.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Chicagocar car 741.7 mi
    12h 54m
    $136–196

  5. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    4h 25m
    $124–417

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    4h 5m
    $154–308

  7. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    4h 3m
    $84–447

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    4h 42m
    $174–758

  9. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane CLT - PIA
    4h 40m
    $88–463

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    19h 3m
    $168–336

North Carolina to Illinois by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Chicago Union Station via Toledo in around 19h 2m.

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