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

$89

tomorrow

$113

Monday

$104

Tuesday

$100

Wednesday

$87

Thursday

$91

Friday

$95

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 40m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:40:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	22h 20m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:40:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
FlixBus	28h 15m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 15m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
Greyhound US	22h 25m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:10 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:45:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 45m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
FlixBus	22h 50m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
FlixBus	31h 45m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:55:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
FlixBus	22h 30m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
FlixBus	23h 20m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 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	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Greyhound US	23h 35m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 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	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	21h 45m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	8:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 50m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
FlixBus	22h 30m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
FlixBus	31h 45m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:55:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:45 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:20:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:45 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 2:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 0m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	27h 30m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
FlixBus	31h 45m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:55:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Greyhound US	21h 45m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:55:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	8:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 0m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	22h 50m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
FlixBus	22h 30m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	30h 45m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	6:00 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:15:00 AM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m

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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Chicago to Charlotte. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Chicago and Charlotte.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 112 buses from Chicago to Charlotte, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Charlotte, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/20/2026 costs just $83, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Charlotte

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 27 times every day by bus from Chicago to Charlotte in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Charlotte starting from $83!

Cheapest Bus	$83
Fastest Bus	20h 45m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	27 Ø
Distance	588.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Charlotte

Every day, 27 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 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$89

Sunday 07/26

$99

Monday 07/27

$104

Tuesday 07/28

$100

Wednesday 07/29

$87

Thursday 07/30

$92

Friday 07/31

$95

Saturday 08/01

$113

Sunday 08/02

$104

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$89

Wednesday 08/05

$87

Thursday 08/06

$90

Friday 08/07

$92

Saturday 08/08

$92

Sunday 08/09

$96

Monday 08/10

$95

Tuesday 08/11

$100

Wednesday 08/12

$89

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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 $86, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Charlotte. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $96.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Charlotte, with $86. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $102.

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	$94
Fastest Bus	20h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

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

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Church St

S Church St 330

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 $83 and takes 23h 50m 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 $83 and $155. 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 27 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 20h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $123. 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 5:45 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 11:45 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.

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!