There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORD - CHS
5h 18m$504–807Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane ORD - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
6h 22m$90–402Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
28h 39m$361–768Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
30h 12m$181–301Drive 872.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Charlestoncar 872.8 mi
16h$160–231Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
5h 19m$114–607
Chicago Loop to Charleston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Charleston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $500 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Loop station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 39m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Charleston is 798 miles. The road distance is 877.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 28h 39m and costs $360 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chicago Loop to Charleston, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 28h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 30h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 28h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Loop to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 4:10 PM in Chicago Loop and 5:10 PM in Charleston.
Chicago Loop to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Charleston is 878 miles. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Chicago Loop to Charleston.
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