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How to get fromKentucky to Charlestonby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kentucky to Charleston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $85–149

  2. Drive 192.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Charlestoncar car 192.8 mi
    4h 30m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, train via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $106–250

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  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Charleston. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Charleston in around 4h 30m.

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