How far is Chicago from Charlotte by coach?

The journey from Charlotte to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 587 miles (946 km).

Is there a way to reach Chicago from Charlotte without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Charlotte to Chicago from £78 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:40	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	1d 7h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:40	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	1d 7h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:40	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	1d 9h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:40	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 15m	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 45m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 5m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	22h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 5m	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:55	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	1d 3h	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 45m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 5m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	22h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 5m	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 5m	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 45m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 5m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	22h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 40m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 5m	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 45m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 5m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	22h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 40m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 40m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 45m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 25m	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	22h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	15:15	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 40m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 45m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 5m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	22h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 5m	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:20	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 55m	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 55m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 15m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 40m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 10m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

23h 55mAverage duration

578 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£54 - £353	Average duration23h 55m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£133 - £1,164	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Chicago?

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)

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,453 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Chicago from Charlotte by coach?
The journey from Charlotte to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 587 miles (946 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Charlotte without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£148

25/11

£169

Today

£208

27/11

£116

28/11

£127

29/11

£172

30/11

£178

01/12

£134

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £116

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

You can expect to pay from £116 to £378 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £116, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.