Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Chicago

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Next departures for Charlotte to Chicago on September 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapestFastest
FlixBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$74 - $275Average Duration23h 50m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$171 - $479Average Duration1d 4h
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day
23h 50mAverage Duration
$74Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$101
Average bus trip duration23h 50m
Number of daily buses38
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance576 miles (928 km)
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Charlotte to Chicago Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Charlotte to Chicago is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

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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.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - Chicago

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/11
$130
09/12
$124
Today
$132
09/14
$122
09/15
$83
09/16
$74
09/17
$74
09/18
$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 18, 2025 with a price of $69

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 $69 to $277 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 $69 which is on 2025-09-18.

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

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Charlotte, NC

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Charlotte, NC to Chicago

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