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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Downtown Greyhound Station | Charleston Bus Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | Charleston Bus Station | No tags | |||||
| Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Charleston Bus Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Charleston, WV, US: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $69To 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 $69 to $94 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 2025-08-30.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Charleston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Charleston.
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 Chicago to Charleston.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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