Bus Tickets from Chicago to Charlotte, NC

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WedJul 23
from $137
ThuJul 24
from $144
FriJul 25
from $129
SatJul 26
from $127
SunJul 27
from $122
MonJul 28
from $111
TueJul 29
WedJul 30

Cheap buses leaving Thursday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Charlotte.

Bus
Average Price$75 - $303Average Duration22h 20m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$161 - $479Average Duration1d 6h
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 22 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
22h 20mAverage Duration
$75Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$113
Average bus trip duration22h 20m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance585 miles (942 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Charlotte Bus

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

Best price found
07/19
$178
07/20
$167
Today
$159
07/22
$165
07/23
$129
07/24
$136
07/25
$121
07/26
$120
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Charlotte was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $120

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

You can expect to pay from $120 to $321 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-07-26.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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