There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Spartanburg 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ORD - GSP
4h 11m$138–555Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane ORD - AVL
- Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Spartanburgcar
4h 39m$62–330Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Spartanburgbus Greyhound US0670
20h 10m$148–243Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Spartanburg Stationtrain
30h 50m$726–1,119Drive 672.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Spartanburgcar 672.3 mi
12h 45m$123–178Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane MDW - GSP
5h 26m$178–825Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Servicios Zapata - Spartanburgbus Charlotte
22h 4m$156–259
Chicago to Spartanburg by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Spartanburg is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Spartanburg is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Spartanburg. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Spartanburg via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Spartanburg station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Spartanburg Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Spartanburg is 619 miles. The road distance is 676.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Spartanburg without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chicago to Spartanburg, including transfers.
Chicago to Spartanburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Spartanburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Spartanburg is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 20h 10m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 30h 50m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Spartanburg, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Spartanburg via Atlanta Bus Station and Spartanburg in around 20h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Spartanburg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- 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
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Atlanta to Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $35–60
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Spartanburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Spartanburg is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:01 AM in Chicago and 11:01 AM in Spartanburg.
Chicago to Spartanburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Spartanburg is 676 miles. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Chicago to Spartanburg.
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