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How to get fromChicago to Charlotteby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Charlotte by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    4h 34m
    $96–358

  2. Bus via Hurricane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 35m
    $76–206

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    19h 33m
    $180–322

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    28h 24m
    $354–758

  5. Drive 728.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Charlottecar car 728.6 mi
    13h 26m
    $133–193

  6. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    4h 10m
    $116–658

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBN - CLT
    5h 45m
    $136–767

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    5h 53m
    $169–869

Chicago to Charlotte by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration19h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, 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 Chicago Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Toledo Bus Stop in around 19h 33m.

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