There are 5 ways to get from Fort Jackson to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAE - ORD
3h 56m$122–388Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus
22h 41m$163–290Bus, train
- Take the bus from Camden to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0642S
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
31h 4m$370–794Drive 777.8 mi
- Drive from Fort Jackson to Chicagocar 777.8 mi
14h 46m$142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
22h 51m$211–335
Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Jackson to Chicago is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Jackson to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $120 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Jackson to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Camden and arriving at Chicago via Charlotte and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
The distance between Fort Jackson and Chicago is 710 miles. The road distance is 782.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Jackson to Chicago without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 22h 41m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Fort Jackson to Chicago, including transfers.
Fort Jackson to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Camden station.
The best way to get from Fort Jackson to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $120 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 22h 41m.
Fort Jackson to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Jackson to Chicago is 782 miles. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Fort Jackson to Chicago.
What companies run services between Fort Jackson, SC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Jackson to Chicago via Camden, Charlotte, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 22h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 1280+ hotels available in Chicago.





