Bus Tickets from Chicago to Charlotte, NC

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Next departures for Chicago to Charlotte on September 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Charlotte Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Charlotte Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Charlotte (Freedom Dr)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Charlotte.

Bus
Average Price$61 - $250Average Duration22h 25m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$171 - $1,020Average 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
22h 25mAverage Duration
$61Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$107
Average bus trip duration22h 25m
Number of daily buses23
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
09/26
$120
09/27
$95
Today
$124
09/29
$99
09/30
$71
10/01
$72
10/02
$105
10/03
$78
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $71

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, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $71 to $247 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually Greyhound 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, NC?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Charlotte, NC to Chicago

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Train from Chicago to Charlotte, NC

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