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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    5h 38m
    $87–421

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    30h 56m
    $426–887

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 40m
    $180–361

  4. Drive 905.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Charlestoncar car 905.3 mi
    16h 43m
    $166–239

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

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    6h 56m
    $110–564

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

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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
    6h 23m
    $98–426

Elgin to Charleston by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 30h 56m.

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