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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Charleston by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SPI - CRW
    8h 7m
    $101–452

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 55m
    $77–168

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train
    13h 56m
    $132–288

  4. Drive 504.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Charlestoncar car 504.1 mi
    8h 52m
    $92–133

  5. 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 Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DEC - CRW
    9h 17m
    $107–462

  6. 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 Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane BMI - CRW
    6h 49m
    $103–466

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane PIA - CRW
    7h 38m
    $112–459

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    7h 12m
    $134–512

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    17h 50m
    $230–482

Springfield to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Charleston Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis Union Station, and Columbus in around 14h 55m.

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