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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: CharlestonDestination location: Charleston, WVOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Charleston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 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 $62.00
Chicago to Charleston Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charleston was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $96To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Charleston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $96 to $437 for a train ticket from Chicago to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-04-26.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Charleston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, 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 Chicago and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Charleston?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Chicago and Charleston is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $98 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $62. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charleston, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Charleston in about 13h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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