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How to get fromCincinnati to Charlestonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Charleston by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 34m

  2. Drive 225.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Charlestoncar car 225.1 mi
    4h 17m
    $42–60

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CVG - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $186–592

  4. Bus, train via Arlington Heights

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 29m

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CVG - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $206–622

Covington (CVG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Charleston. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to Champaign, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can drive from Cincinnati to Charleston in around 4h 17m.

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