3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Charlotte.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | MDW Midway International Airport | CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
6 miles (9.7 km) from the city centre
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | CATS Sprinter bus to the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, every 30 minutes on weekdays | $2.50 per ride |
| Bus | CATS Route 60 to the LYNX Blue Line Tyvola Station, every 30 minutes daily | – |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Charlotte uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
About 587 miles (945 km), measured between the city centres.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
CATS Sprinter bus to the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, every 30 minutes on weekdays, $2.50 per ride.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.