The train between Chicago and Charlotte takes 37h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Charlotte. 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 5 times a week between Chicago and Charlotte. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Charlotte at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Charlotte station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 48m.
Chicago to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Charlotte is 945.2 km. The road distance is 1,998 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cary in around 28h 19m.
