There are 4 ways to get from New Lenox to Charleston by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
4h 49m$79–396Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
14h 32m$81–161Train
- Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 53m$178–359Drive 473.2 mi
- Drive from New Lenox to Charlestoncar 473.2 mi
8h 33m$87–125
New Lenox to Charleston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Lenox to Charleston is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from New Lenox to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from New Lenox to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Vermont St & Irving Ave and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Chicago, E Main St & S High St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from New Lenox to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from New Lenox and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between New Lenox and Charleston is 475 miles. The road distance is 475.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Lenox to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 14h 32m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from New Lenox to Charleston, including transfers.
New Lenox to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
New Lenox to Charleston train services, operated by Metra, depart from New Lenox station.
The best way to get from New Lenox to Charleston is to bus which takes 14h 32m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 15h 53m.
What companies run services between New Lenox, IL, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a train from New Lenox to Charleston Bus Station via Blue Island-Vermont, Vermont St & Irving Ave, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O, Chicago, Columbus, E Main St & S High St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Lenox to Charleston Station via LaSalle Street, Adams & S. Wacker, Union Station Transit Center, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from New Lenox to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from New Lenox to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
New Lenox to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of New Lenox. It is currently 2:22 AM in New Lenox and 3:22 AM in Charleston.
New Lenox to Charleston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Lenox to Charleston is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from New Lenox to Charleston.
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