The train between Charlotte and Chicago takes 38h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Charlotte to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Charlotte and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Charlotte is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlotte to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Charlotte station and arriving at Chicago station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.
Charlotte to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Charlotte to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Charlotte and Chicago is 945.2 km. The road distance is 1,998 km.
You can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Cary in around 29h 13m.
