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How to get fromBloomington to Charlestonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BMI - CHS
    7h 34m
    $88–443

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 47m
    $175–353

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 58m
    $459–961

  4. Drive 862.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Charlestoncar car 862.3 mi
    15h 41m
    $158–228

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    7h 23m
    $135–578

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane STL - CHS
    7h 56m
    $154–658

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    8h 15m
    $543–888

Bloomington to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Transit Mall via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 29h 47m.

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