Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Chicago

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Next departures for Charlotte to Chicago on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Charlotte Bus Station
    		Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
    FlixBus
      		Charlotte Bus Station
      		Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest
      FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		Charlotte Bus Station
        		Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
        FlixBus
          		Charlotte Bus Station
          		Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
          Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		Charlotte Bus Station
            		Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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            Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Chicago

            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            31bus per day
            23h 55mAverage Duration
            584 milesDistance
            24kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$65 - $371Average Duration23h 55m
            24kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$171 - $1,502Average Duration1d 4h
            86kg CO₂e

            Bus Charlotte, NC to Chicago: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$107
            Average bus trip duration23h 55m
            Number of daily buses31
            Earliest bus departure12:55am
            Distance585 miles (942 km)
            Latest bus departure11:40pm

            Charlotte to Chicago Bus

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            From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Charlotte to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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            Find cheapest prices for buses

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

            Best price found
            10/30
            $160
            10/31
            $292
            Today
            $185
            11/02
            $124
            11/03
            $132
            11/04
            $76
            11/05
            $76
            11/06
            $92
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $76

            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 $76 to $292 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 $76 which is on 2025-11-04.

            Usually 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.

            About Bus Travel

            Bus Travel Tips

            Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charlotte to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

            Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charlotte to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

            Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Charlotte to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

            Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charlotte to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

            Did you know?

            The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

            The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

            One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

            What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Chicago?

            busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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