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Trip Overview

The average train between North Charleston and Chicago takes 38h 48m and the fastest train takes 37h 11m. There is at least one train per day from North Charleston to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38h 48m
Duration
1,270 mi
Distance
$836
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

North Charleston to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between North Charleston and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Charleston is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak2d • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 11m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 11m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 11m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Charleston to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,270.1 mi
  • Duration: 38h 48m

What companies run services between North Charleston, SC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 28h 57m.

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