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How to get fromIndiana to Charlestonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Charleston by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 4m

  2. Drive 120.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Charlestoncar car 120.8 mi
    2h 31m
    $23–32

  3. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $155–413

  4. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 4m
    $63–105

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indiana to Charleston. However, you can take the bus to Champaign, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Charleston in around 2h 31m.

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