What is the travel distance from Charlottesville to Chicago?

About 556 miles (896 km) separate Charlottesville and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlottesville to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Charlottesville to Chicago start their journey at Campbells Travel Bus Stop and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Science and Industry, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Museum of Contemporary Art, Architectural River Cruise and Lake Michigan.

Bus Charlottesville to Chicago from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlottesville to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 35m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 25m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 55m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 35m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 25m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 55m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 35m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 25m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 55m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 35m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 25m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 55m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 35m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 25m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 55m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 35m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 55m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 35m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	23h 25m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville 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 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

23h 35mAverage Duration

546 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $314	Average Duration23h 35m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$96 - $1,228	Average Duration22h 46m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Charlottesville and Chicago?

Stops in Charlottesville

A - Campbells Travel Bus Stop

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlottesville to Chicago by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$211

11/15

$210

Today

$304

11/17

$208

11/18

$152

11/19

$144

11/20

$168

11/21

$227

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $144

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

You can expect to pay from $144 to $304 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-11-19.