Bus Chicago to Charlotte: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Charlotte

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

today

tomorrow

$175

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$143

Saturday

Sunday

$148

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 20m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
FlixBus	23h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:00:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Greyhound US	31h 0m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$181	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 AM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$183	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
Greyhound US	23h 40m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	11:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$183	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:10:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Charlotte via South Bend, IN, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  35h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  8:30 PM
  
  South Bend, IN
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  34h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:35 PM
  
  South Bend, IN
  Bus Stop
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Charlotte
  Freedom Drive 3301
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $129
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:35:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
Travel time is 11h 50m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 10m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/26/2025 2:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
FlixBus	21h 30m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/26/2025 1:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	22h 25m	9:40 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/26/2025 9:40:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Greyhound US	22h 5m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
FlixBus	23h 20m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$153	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/26/2025 6:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 30m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/28/2025 1:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
Greyhound US	23h 40m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	11:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/28/2025 11:10:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound US	23h 25m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	11:35 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/28/2025 11:10:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 25m
FlixBus	23h 20m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/28/2025 6:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Charlotte is $101 on 1/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Charlotte

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Chicago to Charlotte. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 34 daily coaches between Chicago and Charlotte.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 66 buses from Chicago to Charlotte, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Charlotte, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Charlotte

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 36 times every day by bus from Chicago to Charlotte in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Charlotte starting from $101!

Cheapest Bus	$101
Fastest Bus	21h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	36 Ø
Distance	588.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Charlotte

Every day, 36 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Charlotte: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$175

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$143

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$148

Monday 12/29

$144

Tuesday 12/30

$116

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$125

Friday 01/02

$105

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

$151

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

$107

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$106

Friday 01/09

$112

Saturday 01/10

Sunday 01/11

$101

Monday 01/12

$110

Tuesday 01/13

Wednesday 01/14

$105

Thursday 01/15

$110

Friday 01/16

Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Charlotte

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

With a price starting from $101, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Charlotte. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $107.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Charlotte, with $143. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $152.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Charlotte

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 Chicago to Charlotte 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 Chicago to Charlotte, 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 Chicago to Charlotte are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Charlotte

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

Greyhound US from Chicago to Charlotte

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

Cheapest Price	$143
Fastest Bus	21h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Last Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Connections	24 Ø
Found on	12/22/2025

FlixBus from Chicago to Charlotte

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

Cheapest Price	$146
Fastest Bus	22h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	12/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Charlotte

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

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Church St

S Church St 330

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Charlotte

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Charlotte bus

How much does a Chicago Charlotte bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $101 and takes 21h 10m to reach Charlotte. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $101 and $261. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Charlotte.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Charlotte bus route is served by approximately 36 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Charlotte is offered by Greyhound US and takes 21h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $193. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Charlotte?

The earliest bus arriving in Charlotte from Chicago starts at 6:10 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 Chicago to Charlotte?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Charlotte starts at 11:50 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 Chicago Charlotte route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Charlotte?

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Charlotte 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 Chicago Charlotte 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 Chicago Charlotte 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 Chicago to Charlotte on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Charlotte?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 36 daily trips between Chicago and Charlotte. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Charlotte?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Charlotte

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