Trains tickets from Charlotte (NC) to Chicago

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TodayApr 24
from $365
TomorrowApr 25
SatApr 26
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
TueApr 29
from $329
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Charlotte to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$301
Average train trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance587 miles (946 km)

Charlotte to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/22
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04/23
$349
Today
$365
04/25
No data
04/26
$242
04/27
No data
04/28
$242
04/29
$329
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $242

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

You can expect to pay from $242 to $1,608 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $242 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charlotte to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charlotte and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charlotte to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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