Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Charlottesville Union Station | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Charlottesville Union Station | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Charlottesville Union Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Charlottesville Union Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Charlottesville Union Station | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Charlottesville and Chicago?
Stops in Charlottesville
- A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Based on 87401 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $130
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to Chicago by bus
What is the travel distance from Charlottesville to Chicago?
The distance covered from Charlottesville to Chicago is 896 km (556 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlottesville to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Campbells Travel Bus Stop, in Charlottesville, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $254To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlottesville to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $254 to $525 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $254 which is on 2025-11-28.
What's the cheapest way to go from Charlottesville to Chicago?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
