There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CRW - ORD
2h 49m$70–360Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
12h 20m$48–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
14h 16m$170–360Drive 478.3 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Chicagocar 478.3 mi
8h 25m$88–127
Charleston to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $140 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston station to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Charleston Bus Station and arriving at Chicago via Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charleston Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between Charleston and Chicago is 441 miles. The road distance is 481.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Charleston to Chicago, including transfers.
Charleston to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 12h 20m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Chicago via Columbus - Mound St in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Chicago is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 6:38 PM in Charleston and 5:38 PM in Chicago.
Charleston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Chicago is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Charleston to Chicago.
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