There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Davidson by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORD - CLT
- Take the bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson Stbus
6h 26m$128–403Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus Bsb 32
20h 59m$80–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Kannapolistrain Piedmont / ...
28h 6m$371–767Drive 709.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Davidsoncar 709.4 mi
13h 11m$130–187Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDW - CLT
- Take the bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson Stbus
6h 2m$118–663Train to South Bend, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SBN - CLT
7h 40m$121–624Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORD - GSO
- Take the train from High Point to Kannapolistrain
7h 14m$204–782Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MKE - CLT
7h 46m$160–820Bus 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
21h 41m$161–258
Chicago to Davidson by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Davidson is to bus which costs $80 - $180 and takes 20h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Davidson is to fly and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Davidson. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Watson St & Griffith St via Columbus and Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Davidson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kannapolis via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 6m.
The distance between Chicago and Davidson is 652 miles. The road distance is 713.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Davidson without a car is to bus which takes 20h 59m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Chicago to Davidson, including transfers.
Chicago to Davidson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Davidson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Davidson is to bus which takes 20h 59m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 28h 6m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Davidson, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to Watson St & Griffith St via Columbus, Charlotte, and Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in around 20h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Davidson via Raleigh Union Station and Kannapolis in around 28h 6m.
- 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 Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Davidson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Davidson is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:26 AM in Chicago and 7:26 AM in Davidson.
Chicago to Davidson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Davidson is 714 miles. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Chicago to Davidson.
There are 310+ hotels available in Davidson.






