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How to get fromCharleston to Waukeganby plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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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 Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 20m
    $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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 43m
    $72–337

  3. Train

    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 OTC to Waukegantrain train
    31h 22m
    $429–886

  4. Drive 913.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Waukegancar car 913.5 mi
    16h 48m
    $167–241

  5. 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 42m
    $91–369

  6. Train via Arlington

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    33h 58m
    $402–894

Charleston to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration33h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 805.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Waukegan via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 31h 22m.

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