Bus Charlotte to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Charlotte to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Charlotte to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

from $91

tomorrow

from $111

Tuesday

from $119

Wednesday

Thursday

from $80

Friday

from $83

Saturday

from $115

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	23h 10m	10:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/27/2025 10:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
FlixBus	22h 40m	6:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/27/2025 6:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	22h 25m	6:55 AM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 7/27/2025 6:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
FlixBus	22h 20m	5:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	4:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/27/2025 5:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/27/2025 1:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 0m	11:40 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 7/28/2025 11:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
FlixBus	20h 45m	12:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/28/2025 12:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
FlixBus	22h 20m	5:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	4:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/28/2025 5:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 5m	2:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/28/2025 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	22h 45m	3:15 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/28/2025 3:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 5m	12:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	10:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2025 12:55:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
FlixBus	21h 5m	12:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	10:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2025 12:55:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	1:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2025 1:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	1:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2025 1:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
FlixBus	19h 10m	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2025 5:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	23h 10m	10:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2025 10:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2025 1:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2025 1:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
FlixBus	22h 40m	6:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2025 6:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	22h 25m	6:55 AM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2025 6:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/1/2025 1:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	23h 10m	10:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/1/2025 10:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
FlixBus	22h 40m	6:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/1/2025 6:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	22h 25m	6:55 AM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 8/1/2025 6:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
FlixBus	30h 0m	11:40 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 45m	5:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/2/2025 5:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	22h 40m	6:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/2/2025 6:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	22h 20m	5:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	4:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/2/2025 5:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 5m	2:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/2/2025 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 8/2/2025 1:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Charlotte and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Charlotte and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 58 daily buses from Charlotte to Chicago. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Charlotte and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 99 buses from Charlotte to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Charlotte and Chicago, with 46 offers.

Facts about the bus from Charlotte to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 48 times every day by bus from Charlotte to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Charlotte to Chicago starting from $80!

Cheapest Bus	$80
Fastest Bus	18h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	48 Ø
Distance	588.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Charlotte to Chicago

Every day, 48 buses from 2 bus companies leave Charlotte for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

$91

Monday 07/28

$111

Tuesday 07/29

$119

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

$123

Friday 08/01

$83

Saturday 08/02

$115

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

$113

Wednesday 08/06

$85

Thursday 08/07

$77

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

$81

Monday 08/11

$83

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

$85

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

$85

Monday 08/18

$83

Tuesday 08/19

$80

Wednesday 08/20

$97

Thursday 08/21

$84

Friday 08/22

$98

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Charlotte to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Charlotte to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $80, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Charlotte to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $119.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Charlotte to Chicago, with $80. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $83.

How to save money travelling from Charlotte to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Charlotte to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Charlotte to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Charlotte to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Charlotte to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Charlotte to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Charlotte to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Charlotte to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$80
Fastest Bus	19h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:55 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	7/25/2025

All bus stations and stops in Charlotte and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Charlotte and Chicago.

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Church St

S Church St 330

Central Bus Station

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Charlotte to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Charlotte to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Charlotte to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Charlotte to Chicago bus

How much does a Charlotte Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $80 and takes 23h 10m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Charlotte to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $80 and $216. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Charlotte to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Charlotte to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 48 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Charlotte to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Charlotte to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 18h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $115. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Charlotte to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Charlotte starts at 12:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Charlotte to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Charlotte for Chicago starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Charlotte Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Charlotte to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Charlotte and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Charlotte to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Charlotte Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Charlotte Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Charlotte to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Charlotte to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Charlotte and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Charlotte and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!