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 1 day, 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charleston to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5078 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 $255.00
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 Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $230To 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 $230 to $1,282 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 $230 which is on 2025-04-27.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charleston and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charleston to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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.
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