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

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There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Charleston by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 53m
    $191–370

  2. Drive 360.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Memphis to Charlestoncar car 360.2 mi
    5h 47m
    $66–95

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MEM - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $201–621

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Querétaro / ...
    7h 8m
    $146–270

  5. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the taxi from Effingham to Charlestontaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $136–211

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MEM - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $221–651

Memphis (MEM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola once daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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