What is the travel distance from Chicago to Charlottesville?

The distance between Chicago and Charlottesville is around 896 km (556 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Campbells Travel Bus Stop, in Charlottesville.

Bus Chicago to Charlottesville from $158 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Charlottesville on November 21
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 6h	7:05am	Charlottesville Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	7:05am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:02 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 23 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 54mAverage Duration

889 kmDistance

81kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $518	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$138 - $2,387	Average Duration23h 54m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Charlottesville?

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 Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Charlottesville by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Charlottesville?
The distance between Chicago and Charlottesville is around 896 km (556 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Charlottesville?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Campbells Travel Bus Stop, in Charlottesville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$191

11-20

$356

Today

$242

11-22

No data

11-23

$159

11-24

$209

11-25

$291

11-26

$172

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charlottesville was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $476 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-11-23.