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How to get fromSpringfield to Charlestonby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SPI - CHS
    8h 10m
    $111–489

  2. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BMI - CHS
    9h 16m
    $108–473

  3. Bus via Savannah

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Savannahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 54m

  4. Drive 854.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Charlestoncar car 854.1 mi
    17h 38m
    $156–226

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane STL - CHS
    7h
    $136–618

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    26h 44m

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

American Airlines and Breeze Airways fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Transit Mall via Atlanta, Savannah, Savannah Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 22h 54m.

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