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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    6h 26m
    $90–424

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 9m
    $439–890

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 49m
    $183–364

  4. Drive 919.5 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Charlestoncar car 919.5 mi
    16h 58m
    $168–243

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    7h 2m
    $110–564

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ORD - HHH
    3. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    7h 11m
    $101–429

Crystal Lake to Charleston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 822.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Charleston via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 31h 9m.

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