There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Columbia (CAE)plane ORD - CAE
4h 48m$132–430Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
22h 6m$164–285Train, bus via Petersburg
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Camdenbus
29h 26m$362–757Drive 777.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fort Jacksoncar 777.1 mi
14h 46m$142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus Greyhound US0641S / ...
22h 46m$218–332Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Camdenbus Nyc
29h 57m$380–770
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fort Jackson is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fort Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Fort Jackson. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Camden via Columbus and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.
The distance between Chicago and Fort Jackson is 710 miles. The road distance is 781.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Jackson without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 22h 6m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Chicago to Fort Jackson, including transfers.
Chicago to Fort Jackson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 22h 6m.
Chicago to Fort Jackson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fort Jackson is 782 miles. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Chicago to Fort Jackson.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Jackson, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Fort Jackson via Columbus, Charlotte Bus Station, and Camden in around 22h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
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
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
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