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How to get fromCharleston to Raleighby taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Raleigh by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CMI - RDU
    7h 50m
    $204–604

  2. Drive 733.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Raleighcar car 733.3 mi
    13h 22m
    $134–194

  3. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 4m
    $212–363

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    28h 44m
    $427–908

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DEC - RDU
    8h 40m
    $232–631

  6. Taxi, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane STL - RDU
    7h 27m
    $661–1,142

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Raleigh Union Station via Mattoon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 44m.

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