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from $342
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Chicago.

Average Price$65 - $306Average Duration1d
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$166 - $422Average 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 1 day and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
1d Average Duration
$65Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$301
Average train trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance587 miles (946 km)

Charlotte to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/20
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05/21
$159
Today
$461
05/23
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05/24
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05/25
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05/26
$329
05/27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to Chicago was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $1,206 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $329 which is on 2025-05-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charlotte to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charlotte and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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