Bus Tickets from Charleston, WV, US to Chicago

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Next departures for Charleston to Chicago on October 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charleston Bus Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charleston Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$62 - $108Average Duration14h 45m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$105 - $219Average Duration14h 31m
59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
14h 45mAverage Duration
$62Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, WV, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$103
Average bus trip duration14h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:15am
Distance392 miles (632 km)
Latest bus departure9:20am

Charleston to Chicago Bus

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

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09/28
$125
09/29
$73
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10/01
$77
10/02
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10/03
$88
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $133 for a bus ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-10-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Charleston and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charleston to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charleston to Chicago.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, WV, US to Chicago?

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