Trip information

Departure: Chicago, IL
Arrival: Charleston, SC
Fastest route: 26h 25min
Distance: 1399km
Cheapest route: $112.5
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, Hoosier Ride, Southeastern Stages

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

1:30am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

35h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$114

Multiple companies

1:30am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

3:05pm

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

13h 35min

Greyhound

$35.5

1h 50min layover

4:55pm

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

11:40pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5h 45min

Greyhound

$27

4h 35min layover

4:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

9h 50min

Southeastern Stages

$51.5

7:00am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

30h 5min

++ 2 layovers

$121

Multiple companies

7:00am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

4:00pm

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

8h 0min

Hoosier Ride

$21.5

2h 45min layover

6:45pm

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

3:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

8h 30min

Greyhound

$48

1h 0min layover

4:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

9h 50min

Southeastern Stages

$51.5

10:30am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

26h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$118.5

Multiple companies

10:30am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

8:45pm

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

10h 15min

Greyhound

$40

1h 0min layover

9:45pm

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

3:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 30min

Greyhound

$27

1h 0min layover

4:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

9h 50min

Southeastern Stages

$51.5

10:30am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

26h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$128

Multiple companies

10:30am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

6:05pm

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

6h 35min

Greyhound

$28.5

0h 40min layover

6:45pm

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

3:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

8h 30min

Greyhound

$48

1h 0min layover

4:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:05pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

9h 50min

Southeastern Stages

$51.5

11:00am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

4:00pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

28h 0min

++ 2 layovers

$113

Multiple companies

11:00am

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

12:40am

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

13h 40min

Greyhound

$40

1h 5min layover

1:45am

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

7:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 30min

Greyhound

$21.5

0h 45min layover

8:00am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4:00pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

8h 0min

Southeastern Stages

$51.5

4:15pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

29h 10min

++ 2 layovers

$117.5

Multiple companies

4:15pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:00am

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

9h 45min

Greyhound

$44

1h 30min layover

3:30am

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

9:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 45min

Greyhound

$27

2h 46min layover

12:01pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

10h 24min

Southeastern Stages

$46.5

4:15pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

29h 10min

++ 2 layovers

$112.5

Multiple companies

4:15pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

11:30pm

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

6h 15min

Greyhound

$31

0h 40min layover

12:10am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

9:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

9h 5min

Greyhound

$35

2h 46min layover

12:01pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

10h 24min

Southeastern Stages

$46.5

7:00pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

26h 25min

++ 2 layovers

$122.5

Multiple companies

7:00pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

5:10am

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

10h 10min

Greyhound

$44

1h 30min layover

6:40am

Nashville, TN

Nashville Greyhound Bus Station

12:55pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5h 15min

Greyhound

$27

2h 35min layover

3:30pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

6h 55min

Southeastern Stages

$51.5

7:00pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

26h 25min

++ 2 layovers

$117.5

Multiple companies

7:00pm

Chicago, IL

Downtown Greyhound Station

2:30am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

6h 30min

Greyhound

$31

0h 40min layover

3:10am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

12:55pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

9h 45min

Greyhound

$35

2h 35min layover

3:30pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:25pm

Charleston, SC

Charleston Bus Station

6h 55min

Southeastern Stages

$51.5

Overview

Traveling from Chicago to Charleston by bus

First departure
1:30am
Avg price
$118.28
Carriers
3
Last arrival
10:25pm

Bus information Chicago - Charleston

The Chicago - Charleston route has approximately 9 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 26h 25min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $112.5 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Chicago and Charleston is around 1399 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, Hoosier Ride, Southeastern Stages.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 9
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Charleston by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 26h 25min to cover 1399 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $112.5 and leaves Downtown Greyhound Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Charleston Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 28h 40min
  • Cheapest price $112.5

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 7:00pm from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrives at 10:25pm at Charleston Bus Station. It will take 26h 25min, its price is $117.5 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Chicago and Charleston?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 35h 35min.

  • Last bus 7:00pm
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in Chicago?

  • Downtown Greyhound Station
    630 W Harrison St
    Chicago
    IL 60607, USA

What are the bus stations in Charleston?

  • Charleston Bus Station
    3610 Dorchester Rd
    North Charleston, SC 29405
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