There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to North Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORD - CHS
4h 50m$504–807Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
4h 41m$114–607Bus
- 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 25m$177–351Train via Petersburg (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 26m$336–751Drive 865.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to North Charlestoncar 865.8 mi
15h 52m$158–229Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane MDW - SAV
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 33m$210–865Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
34h 11m$403–886
Chicago to North Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to North Charleston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to North Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to North Charleston 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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to North Charleston 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 26m.
The distance between Chicago and North Charleston is 791 miles. The road distance is 870.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to North Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 28h 25m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Chicago to North Charleston, including transfers.
Chicago to North Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to North Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 28h 25m, you could also train via Petersburg, which costs $330 - $750 and takes 28h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and North Charleston, 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 Charleston Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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
Train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to North Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
North Charleston is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:37 PM in Chicago and 1:37 PM in North Charleston.
Chicago to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to North Charleston is 871 miles. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Chicago to North Charleston.
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