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How to get fromSpartanburg to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Spartanburg to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSP - ORD
    3h 24m
    $113–391

  2. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Spartanburg to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVL - ORD
    3h 57m
    $57–299

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spartanburg to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    21h 5m
    $140–256

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spartanburg Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 43m
    $628–989

  5. Drive  673.4 mi

    1. Drive from Spartanburg to Chicagocar car 673.4 mi
    12h 45m
    $123–178

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spartanburg Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Take the bus from High Point to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    24h 47m
    $161–310

  7. Train via Cary (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spartanburg Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    32h 15m
    $682–1,155

Spartanburg to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration29h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$628Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Spartanburg, SC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spartanburg to Chicago Bus Station via Spartanburg and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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