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

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

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 57m
    $83–391

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 27m
    $72–337

  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 Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    31h
    $442–901

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    31h 19m
    $182–363

  5. Drive 873.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Jolietcar car 873.2 mi
    16h 16m
    $160–231

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

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 26m
    $91–369

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    33h 29m
    $187–360

Charleston to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Joliet Gateway Center via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Pace Transit Center via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 33h 29m.

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