- Distance: 531.4 mi
- Duration: 13h 36m
The train between Chicago and Charleston takes 13h 36m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Chicago to Charleston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Chicago and Charleston. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Charleston at 8:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Charleston station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 13h 36m.
Chicago to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Charleston is 642.9 km. The road distance is 855 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–360 and the journey takes 13h 36m.
