There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Summerville 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 12m$628–895Drive 850.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Summervillecar 850.9 mi
15h 35m$156–225Bus
- 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
30h$180–304Train 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 / ...
30h 1m$317–767Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
4h 4m$188–695Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
35h 46m$377–913
Chicago to Summerville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Summerville is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Summerville is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Summerville via Atlanta Bus Station and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Summerville 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 30h 1m.
The distance between Chicago and Summerville is 800 miles. The road distance is 855.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Summerville without a car is to bus which takes 30h and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chicago to Summerville, including transfers.
Chicago to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Summerville is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $600 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 30h, you could also train via Petersburg, which costs $310 - $800 and takes 30h 1m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Summerville via Atlanta Bus Station and Charleston Bus Station in around 30h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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 Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- 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
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Summerville is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:32 AM in Chicago and 11:32 AM in Summerville.
Chicago to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Summerville is 856 miles. It takes approximately 15h 35m to drive from Chicago to Summerville.
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