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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to Charleston by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane STL - CHS
    3h 58m
    $152–611

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 50m
    $167–333

  3. Drive 856.3 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to Charlestoncar car 856.3 mi
    15h 1m
    $157–226

  4. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane STL - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 44m
    $163–586

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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