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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 14m
    $103–184

  2. Drive 276.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nashville to Charlestoncar car 276.8 mi
    5h 28m
    $51–73

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BNA - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $187–562

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BNA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $185–744

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $152–540

Nashville (BNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Charleston. However, you can take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, walk to Carbondale, take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can drive from Nashville to Charleston in around 5h 28m.

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