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How to get fromCharleston to Bloomingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to Bloomington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane CHS - BMI
    6h 46m
    $83–416

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    31h 3m
    $174–354

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    32h 8m
    $456–961

  4. Drive 862.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Bloomingtoncar car 862.5 mi
    15h 41m
    $158–228

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CHS - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    8h 31m
    $114–475

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 13m
    $114–472

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CHS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 39m
    $156–677

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 50m
    $551–860

Charleston to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Bloomington-Normal via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 31h 3m.

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