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How to get fromChicago to Congaree National Parkby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Congaree National Park by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    2. Take the taxi from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Congaree National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 41m
    $262–1,015

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Congaree National Parkcar car
    6h 23m
    $104–450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Sumterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Across From Temple of Faith Bible Churchbus bus 44
    23h 3m

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sumter Bus Stop to Congaree National Parktaxi taxi
    29h 38m
    $485–898

  5. Drive 786 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Congaree National Parkcar car 786 mi
    14h 53m
    $144–208

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Congaree National Parkcar car
    5h 56m
    $120–580

  7. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Across From Temple of Faith Bible Churchbus bus 44
    25h 6m
    $213–365

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Congaree National Park, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Congaree National Park via Atlanta, Sumter, James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, and Across From Temple of Faith Bible Church in around 23h 3m.

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