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How to get fromEvanston to Charlestonby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    5h 57m
    $106–562

  2. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    6h 14m
    $92–432

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    30h 14m
    $437–888

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    31h 48m
    $191–372

  5. Drive 884.7 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Charlestoncar car 884.7 mi
    16h 17m
    $162–234

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ORD - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 59m
    $102–427

Evanston to Charleston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Evanston to Charleston via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 30h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Evanston to Transit Mall via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Train Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 31h 48m.

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