Charleston, WV
Chicago, IL

Charleston to Chicago by Bus or Train

Barons Bus has the cheapest bus ticket from Charleston to Chicago for only $82, on a trip of approximately 12h 55m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Chicago.

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    Cheapest
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    12h 55m
    Direct
  • Barons Bus logo
    Fastest
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    12h 55m
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    Earliest
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    14h 55m
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CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Barons Bus
9:40 AM->9:35 PM
Greyhound
9:20 AM->9:35 PM
Amtrak - Cardinal
8:29 PM->10:00 AM

Save $108 if you travel with Barons Bus!

Bus from Charleston to Chicago

The bus trip from Charleston to Chicago takes approximately 15h 45m duration and covers a distance of about 401 mi. There are usually 8 buses traveling daily to Chicago and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $82 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance401 mi
Price$82
Frequency8
Fastest12h 55m

Train Charleston to Chicago

It takes an average of 14h 31m to travel from Charleston to Chicago by train, covering a distance of about 401 mi. There are usually 1 trains traveling daily from Charleston to Chicago and tickets for this journey start from $190 when you book in advance.

Distance401 mi
Price$190
Frequency1
Fastest14h 31m

Greyhound stations in Charleston

  • Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St

  • Charleston Bus Station

Greyhound stations in Chicago

  • Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St

  • Chicago Train Station

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

  • Chicago Bus Station

Barons Bus stations in Charleston

  • Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St

  • Charleston (KRT Transit Mall)

Barons Bus stations in Chicago

  • Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St

Amtrak - Cardinal stations in Charleston

  • 350 MacCorkle Ave SE

Amtrak - Cardinal stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Charleston to Chicago is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.