There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Folly Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORD - CHS
4h 19m$588–915Drive 880.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Folly Beachcar 880.6 mi
16h 14m$161–233Bus
- 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
28h 52m$225–397Train (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 54m$398–828Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
4h 11m$188–715
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Folly Beach is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Folly Beach is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Folly Beach station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Folly Beach 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 54m.
The distance between Chicago and Folly Beach is 804 miles. The road distance is 885.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Folly Beach without a car is to bus which takes 28h 52m and costs $220 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chicago to Folly Beach, including transfers.
Chicago to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Folly Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Folly Beach is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $550 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $400 and takes 28h 52m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 28h 54m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Folly Beach, SC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Folly Beach via Atlanta Bus Station and Charleston Bus Station in around 28h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- 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
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Folly Beach is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:42 PM in Chicago and 6:42 PM in Folly Beach.
Chicago to Folly Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Folly Beach is 886 miles. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Chicago to Folly Beach.
There are 2049+ hotels available in Folly Beach.