What is the travel distance from Chicago to Charleston?

About 399 miles (644 km) separate Chicago and Charleston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Charleston?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Charleston start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Charleston Food Tours, Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour, Middleton Place and South Carolina Aquarium.

Bus Chicago to Charleston from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Charleston on November 25
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: Last Tuesday at 12:10 PM 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 the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 20mAverage Duration

399 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $164	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $219	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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/19

$74

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$74

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $74

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 $74 to $182 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 $74 which is on 2025-11-22.