There are 6 ways to get from Valparaiso to Charleston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
6h 48m$100–515Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane ORD - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
7h 55m$96–430Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
30h 17m$172–350Train
- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Ssl
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 48m$423–898Drive 833.3 mi
- Drive from Valparaiso to Charlestoncar 833.3 mi
15h 42m$153–220Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORD - CHS
7h 10m$505–815
Valparaiso to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Charleston is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Charleston is to bus and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Valparaiso and arriving at Transit Mall via Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Valparaiso to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 48m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Charleston is 827 miles. The road distance is 838.2 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 30h 17m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Valparaiso to Charleston, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Valparaiso to Charleston train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Charleston is to bus which takes 30h 17m and costs $170 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 31h 48m.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Valparaiso to Transit Mall via Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 30h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valparaiso to Charleston via Gary Bus Station, Gary, Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 31h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Valparaiso to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Valparaiso. It is currently 2:37 PM in Valparaiso and 3:37 PM in Charleston.
Valparaiso to Charleston train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Charleston is 838 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Valparaiso to Charleston.
There are 1483+ hotels available in Charleston.





