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

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

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    3h 21m
    $166–573

  2. Drive to Columbia, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Summerville to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar car
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    4h 40m
    $74–329

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    30h
    $198–335

  4. Train via Petersburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 22m
    $693–1,115

  5. Drive  852.6 mi

    1. Drive from Summerville to Chicagocar car 852.6 mi
    15h 34m
    $156–225

  6. Fly Charleston International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    3h 48m
    $576–943

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    36h 16m
    $808–1,295

Summerville to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30hAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 772.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Summerville to Chicago Bus Station via Charleston Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h.

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