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How to get fromJoliet to Charlestonby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    6h 6m
    $110–561

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    6h 56m
    $90–424

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to 103rd St.-Washington Hts.train train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 16m
    $182–363

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 40m
    $442–914

  5. Drive 872.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Charlestoncar car 872.6 mi
    16h 14m
    $160–230

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ORD - HHH
    3. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    7h 41m
    $101–429

Joliet to Charleston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 30h 40m.

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