What is the travel distance from Chicago to Charlottesville?

The distance separating Chicago and Charlottesville is 556 miles (896 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Charlottesville start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Campbells Travel Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Charlottesville from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Charlottesville on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlottesville on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Charlottesville on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	CheapestFastest
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	7:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Charlottesville.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $249	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$97 - $325	Average Duration23h 54m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Charlottesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 23 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 54mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest ticket

81kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Charlottesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$142

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance552 miles (889 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,264 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,578 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Charlottesville Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Chicago to Charlottesville 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 Chicago to Charlottesville, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Charlottesville?

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

Stops in Charlottesville

A - Campbells Travel Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Charlottesville

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

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

Best price found

09/18

$63

09/19

$84

Today

$122

09/21

$66

09/22

$71

09/23

$70

09/24

$65

09/25

$87

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charlottesville was searched and found on Sep 18, 2025 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $171 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-09-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Charlottesville.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 Chicago to Charlottesville, 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 Chicago to Charlottesville that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Charlottesville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$142	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time23h 54m	Avg Price$187	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Charlottesville

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Charlottesville.

Bus Chicago to Charlottesville: Trip Overview

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Chicago to Charlottesville Bus

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Charlottesville?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Charlottesville

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Charlottesville?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

You can also go to Charlottesville by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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