There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Charleston 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
3h 41m$74–390Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
12h 25m$51–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
13h 36m$170–360Drive 465.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Charlestoncar 465.3 mi
9h 2m$85–123
Chicago to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Charleston is to bus which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Charleston Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Charleston is 440 miles. The road distance is 468 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chicago to Charleston, including transfers.
Chicago to Charleston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 25m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Charleston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:59 PM in Chicago and 6:59 PM in Charleston.
Chicago to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Charleston is 468 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Chicago to Charleston.
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