What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Charleston is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Charleston is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Fort Madison and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 59m.

How far is it from Fort Madison to Charleston?

The distance between Fort Madison and Charleston is 943 miles. The road distance is 1002.8 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Madison to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Madison to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 33h 59m and costs $850 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Fort Madison to Charleston?

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Fort Madison to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Madison to Charleston train from?

Fort Madison to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.

Train or fly from Fort Madison to Charleston?

The best way to get from Fort Madison to Charleston is to train which takes 33h 59m and costs $850 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the time difference between Fort Madison and Charleston?

Charleston is 1h ahead of Fort Madison. It is currently 12:42 PM in Fort Madison and 1:42 PM in Charleston.

Where does the Fort Madison to Charleston train arrive?

Fort Madison to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Fort Madison to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Charleston is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Fort Madison to Charleston.

How do I get a train ticket from Fort Madison to Charleston?

Book your Fort Madison to Charleston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 53+ hotels available in Charleston.

Fort Madison to Charleston - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Madison to Charleston by train, taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MLI - CHS
9h 19m
$249–691
Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BRL - CHS
7h 10m
$149–607
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
33h 59m
$851–1,335
Drive 997 mi
1. Drive from Fort Madison to Charlestoncar 997 mi
18h 40m
$177–255
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORD - CHS
10h 9m
$628–1,045
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
9h 58m
$235–842

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 938 mi
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Fort Madison to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 33h 59m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) twice daily.

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How to get fromFort Madison to Charlestonby train, taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

There are 6 ways to get from Fort Madison to Charleston by train, taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 997 mi

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly