What is the travel distance from Chicago to Charleston?

The distance covered from Chicago to Charleston is 644 km (399 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Charleston?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston.

Bus Chicago to Charleston from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Charleston on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 20m	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 45m	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	17h 30m	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:24 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 20mAverage Duration

643 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $273	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $316	Average Duration13h 36m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Charleston?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Greyhound Bus Station
300 Reynolds St, Charleston, WV 25301
B
Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall
154-168 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Charleston, WV, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Charleston?
The distance covered from Chicago to Charleston is 644 km (399 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Charleston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

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11-25

$132

Today

$136

11-27

$106

11-28

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11-29

$116

11-30

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12-01

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $106

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Charleston, WV, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $106 to $250 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-11-27.