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

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Charleston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Milwaukee
    5h 16m
    $112–226

  2. Drive 271.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Charlestoncar car 271.2 mi
    4h 53m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 2m
    $113–216

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MKE - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $167–542

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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
    $183–441

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $203–471

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $585–1,004

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 275 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola once daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Charleston via Chicago Union Station and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 6h 2m.

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