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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SPI - CHS
    7h 55m
    $116–569

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 27m
    $184–306

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    32h 53m
    $832–1,307

  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
    6h 59m
    $158–636

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DEC - CHS
    11h 20m
    $122–578

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

    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 33m
    $132–555

Springfield to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Transit Mall via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 28h 27m.

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