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How to get fromChicago to Charleston Amtrak Stationby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Charleston Amtrak Station by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    5h 22m
    $106–559

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    5h 48m
    $86–419

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    28h 25m
    $179–347

  4. Train via Petersburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    28h 26m
    $403–837

  5. Drive 863.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar car 863.9 mi
    15h 50m
    $158–228

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MDW - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $202–825

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $172–675

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MDW - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 1m
    $108–468

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane ORD - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 31m
    $94–388

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ORD - HHH
    2. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Savannah Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $258–655

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    34h 11m
    $486–999

Chicago to Charleston Amtrak Station by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 25m.

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