Chicago to Charlotte flights
Charlotte lies 944 km (587 mi) south-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 911,311 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | CLT, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 28201–28299 |
Clocks in Charlotte are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 1 h 58 min journey lands 2 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Charlotte
Charlotte is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 22 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | CLT | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,000 ft | 748 ft |
| Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (regional) | USA | 22 km (14 mi) | 7,402 ft | 705 ft |
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Staying in Charlotte
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte. Of the 478 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (266), and 4 are five-star. Across 215 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 156,896 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Charlotte from Chicago?
944 km (587 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Charlotte by air?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Charlotte?
Charlotte is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Charlotte flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT); Charlotte also has USA.
Where can I stay in Charlotte?
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.