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How to get fromCharleston to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    10h 3m
    $109–258
  2. Drive 396.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Detroitcar396.4 mi
    7h 20m
    $73–105
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    10h 22m
    $97–188
  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)planeCMI - DTW
    7h 26m
    $163–443
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to ChicagobusQuerétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    11h 47m
    $141–326

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Detroit via Mattoon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Detroit Bus Station via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 47m.

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