There are 4 ways to get from Palatine to Charleston by train, plane, bus, 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 Palatine to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
4h 1m$78–395Train, bus
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus
14h 15m$133–224Train
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 38m$178–359Drive 492.3 mi
- Drive from Palatine to Charlestoncar 492.3 mi
9h 39m$90–130
Palatine to Charleston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
The distance between Palatine and Charleston is 453 miles. The road distance is 495.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Charleston without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Palatine to Charleston, including transfers.
Palatine to Charleston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Palatine. It is currently 5:44 AM in Palatine and 6:44 AM in Charleston.
Palatine to Charleston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Charleston is 495 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Palatine to Charleston.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a train from Palatine to Charleston Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 38m.
- 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 Palatine to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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