How far is Charlottesville from Chicago by coach?

The distance between Chicago and Charlottesville by coach is approximately 556 miles (896 km).

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

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Charlottesville from £86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Charlottesville on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	07:05	Charlottesville Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	07:05	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:54 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 54mAverage duration

552 milesDistance

81kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£72 - £281	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£75 - £1,292	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

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Charlottesville

How far is Charlottesville from Chicago by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Charlottesville by coach is approximately 556 miles (896 km).
Is there a way to reach Charlottesville from Chicago without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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

20/11

£193

21/11

£131

Today

£173

23/11

£87

24/11

£113

25/11

£158

26/11

£94

27/11

£98

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charlottesville was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £87

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 £87 to £258 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 £87, which is on 2025-11-23.