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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PWM - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $229–706

  2. Drive 1,128.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Charlestoncar car 1,128.5 mi
    20h 37m
    $206–298

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 50m
    $411–903

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Effinghambus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Effingham to Charlestontaxi taxi
    30h 37m
    $286–543

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane PWM - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $251–731

Portland (PWM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 999.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Charleston. However, you can fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Charleston via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Chicago Union Station, and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 29h 50m.

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