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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charlotte to Chicago

Composite routes from Charlotte to Chicago

Cheapest
12 h 44 min
Car
1199 km.
from $65
Fastest
1 h 51 min
Plane
Other
19 h 40 min
944 km.
from $253.87
18 h 34 min
944 km.
from $142.83
29 h 22 min
944 km.
from $315.93
6 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
945 km.
from $297.80
6 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
945 km.
from $215.20

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$869.57
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$423.91
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.17–$173.91

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$92.39
Train from Cary to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
25h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from South Bend Airport to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$217.39
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$260.87
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$130.43

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$103.26

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
info@baronsbus.com
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$65.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Chicago is to fly which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

How far is it from Charlotte to Chicago?

The distance between Charlotte and Chicago is 1005 km. The road distance is 1200.7 km.

How do I travel from Charlotte to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Chicago without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 18h 34m and costs $59.78 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Charlotte to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Chicago bus from?

Charlotte to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Chicago train from?

Charlotte to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlotte to Chicago?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $59.78 - $315.22 and takes 18h 34m, you could also train, which costs $108.70 - $413.04 and takes 29h 22m.

Where does the Charlotte to Chicago bus arrive?

Charlotte to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.

What is the time difference between Charlotte and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Charlotte. It is currently 00:34 in Charlotte and 23:34 in Chicago.

Where does the Charlotte to Chicago train arrive?

Charlotte to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Charlotte to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Chicago is 1201 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Charlotte to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlotte to Chicago?

Book your Charlotte to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charlotte to Chicago?

Book your Charlotte to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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