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

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There are 5 ways to get from Knoxville to Charleston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane TYS - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $267–757

  2. Drive 426.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Charlestoncar car 426.5 mi
    8h 48m
    $78–113

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 9m
    $233–354

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane TYS - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 38m
    $287–777

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus
    16h 36m
    $304–565

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Charleston via Knoxville, Jackson, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 16h 36m.

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