Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Chicago.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charleston to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5137 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $213.00
Charleston to Chicago Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston to Chicago was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $119To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $119 to $488 for a train ticket from Charleston to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $210 which is on 2025-05-25.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Charleston and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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