There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to South Carolina by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
best- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane BMI - GSP
6h 28m$136–646Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Columbia
cheapest- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia (CAE)plane BMI - CAE
7h 4m$78–403Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 58m$448–960Drive 862.3 mi
- Drive from Bloomington to Charlestoncar 862.3 mi
15h 41m$158–228Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BMI - CHS
7h 3m$88–443Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ORD - GSP
6h 39m$165–680Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
6h 53m$134–577
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to South Carolina is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to South Carolina is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to South Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.
The distance between Bloomington and South Carolina is 554 miles. The road distance is 867.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to South Carolina without a car is to train which takes 31h 58m and costs $440 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Bloomington to South Carolina, including transfers.
Bloomington to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to South Carolina is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 31h 58m.
South Carolina is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 11:20 AM in Bloomington and 12:20 PM in South Carolina.
Bloomington to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and South Carolina, USA?
Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 31h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Charleston International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to South Carolina is 867 miles. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Bloomington to South Carolina.
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