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How to get fromCharleston to Lake Michigan Beachby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Lake Michigan Beach by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CHS - SBN
    2. Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Lake Michigan Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $243–736

  2. Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $125–430

  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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    32h 8m
    $479–976

  4. 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 Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    34h 6m
    $223–427

  5. Drive 874.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lake Michigan Beachcar car 874.1 mi
    16h 4m
    $160–231

  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 Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $139–487

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lake Michigan Beach via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 32h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Lake Michigan Beach via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 34h 6m.

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