There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
3h 41m$74–390Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
12h 25m$51–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
13h 36m$170–350Drive 465.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Charlestoncar 465.3 mi
9h 2m$85–123Fly from Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane PIA - CRW
5h 49m$88–426
Illinois to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Charleston is to bus which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Charleston Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Illinois and Charleston is 440 miles. The road distance is 468 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Illinois to Charleston, including transfers.
Illinois to Charleston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Illinois to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 25m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Charleston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 6:35 AM in Illinois and 7:35 AM in Charleston.
Illinois to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Charleston is 468 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Illinois to Charleston.
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