What is the distance between Chicago and Charlotte?

The distance covered from Chicago to Charlotte is 946 km (587 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Charlotte?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

Bus Chicago to Charlotte from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 25m	8:55pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 51m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 8h	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 36m	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h	11:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	11:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 20m	6:20pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 25m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 20m	6:20pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 25m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 40m	6:20pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	11:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:00pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 45m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	11:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:00pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 8h	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	11:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:00pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 22 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

22h 25mAverage Duration

946 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$134 - $459	Average Duration22h 25m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$248 - $1,658	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Charlotte?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Charlotte?
The distance covered from Chicago to Charlotte is 946 km (587 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Charlotte?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$246

11-22

$250

Today

$253

11-24

$271

11-25

$263

11-26

$304

11-27

$206

11-28

$233

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $206

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $206 to $528 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $206 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.