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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Evanston by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    4h 56m

  2. Fly Charleston International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    5h 39m
    $72–335

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 17m
    $437–884

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    32h 5m
    $190–372

  5. Drive 886.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Evanstoncar car 886.1 mi
    16h 17m
    $162–234

  6. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HHH - ORD
    6h 37m
    $90–367

Charleston to Evanston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 780.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Evanston via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 30h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Evanston via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Train Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 32h 5m.

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