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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Charleston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHX - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $210–590

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    36h 39m
    $365–540

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    40h 41m
    $1,049–1,725

  4. Drive  1,587.8 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Charlestoncar car 1,587.8 mi
    25h 37m
    $272–392

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham to Charlestontaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    $276–621

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $247–425

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 12h

Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,432.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Charleston. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Charleston via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign-Urbana, and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 36h 39m.

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