There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Summerville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 13m$578–895Bus
cheapest- 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 Summervillebus
25h 25m$112–245Train 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$340–758Drive 851 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Summervillecar 851 mi
15h 35m$156–225Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
4h 4m$188–695Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus
26h 8m$201–347Train (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$408–896
Chicago to Summerville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Summerville is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 25h 25m.
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 to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Summerville via Columbus and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
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 855.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Summerville without a car is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago to Summerville, including transfers.
Chicago to Summerville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago 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 13m and costs $550 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 25h 25m, you could also train via Petersburg, which costs $340 - $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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Summerville via Columbus and Charlotte Bus Station in around 25h 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
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 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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Summerville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Summerville is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:08 PM in Chicago and 10:08 PM 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.
There are 62+ hotels available in Summerville.