There are 6 ways to get from Schaumburg to Charlotte by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORD - CLT
4h 12m$127–401Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus Bsb 32
21h 15m$79–188Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
30h 47m$324–753Drive 768.2 mi
- Drive from Schaumburg to Charlottecar 768.2 mi
13h 29m$141–203Line 600 bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Take the subway from Rosemont to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDW - CLT
5h 10m$119–666Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
22h 21m$162–266
Schaumburg to Charlotte by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Charlotte is to bus which costs $75 - $190 and takes 21h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr and arriving at Charlotte via Chicago and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Schaumburg to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 47m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Charlotte is 625 miles. The road distance is 772.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Schaumburg to Charlotte, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Charlotte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Schaumburg to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 21h 15m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 30h 47m.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr to Charlotte via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop B, Rosemont, LaSalle, Chicago, and Columbus in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Asheville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Schaumburg to Charlotte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Schaumburg. It is currently 6:04 PM in Schaumburg and 7:04 PM in Charlotte.
Schaumburg to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Charlotte is 773 miles. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Schaumburg to Charlotte.
There are 946+ hotels available in Charlotte.