How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Chicago start from PEN 613. The average price for this train route is around PEN 954. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Charlotte to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 946 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Chicago?

The earliest train from Charlotte to Chicago departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 05:31.

Train Charlotte to Chicago from PEN 588 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 28 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 29 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 5h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 5h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 30 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 1 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 5h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 5h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 2 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 3 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 5h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 5h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Chicago on 4 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 4h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	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 1 day, 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 304, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

939 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePEN 304 - PEN 1,423	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePEN 613 - PEN 3,492	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,790 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5790 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 613

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Chicago start from PEN 613. The average price for this train route is around PEN 954. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 946 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Chicago?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Chicago departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 05:31.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/04

PEN 1,229

26/04

PEN 871

Today

PEN 1,512

28/04

PEN 1,361

29/04

PEN 1,225

30/04

PEN 1,361

01/05

PEN 953

02/05

PEN 1,132

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Chicago was searched and found on 26 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 871

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 871 to PEN 5,687 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 953, which is on 2026-05-01.