What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clemson?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clemson is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Clemson?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clemson is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Clemson?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Clemson station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Clemson Amtrak Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.

How far is it from Chicago to Clemson?

The distance between Chicago and Clemson is 642 miles. The road distance is 683 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Clemson without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Clemson without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 22h 4m and costs $220 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Clemson?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Chicago to Clemson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Clemson train from?

Chicago to Clemson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Clemson?

The best way to get from Chicago to Clemson is to train which takes 30h 55m and costs $320 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 22h 47m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Clemson?

Clemson is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:21 PM in Chicago and 9:21 PM in Clemson.

Where does the Chicago to Clemson train arrive?

Chicago to Clemson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Clemson?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clemson is 683 miles. It takes approximately 13h 16m to drive from Chicago to Clemson.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Clemson?

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Where can I stay near Clemson?

There are 112+ hotels available in Clemson.

Chicago to Clemson - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Clemson by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ORD - GSP
2. Take the taxi from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Clemsontaxi
4h 41m
$188–605
Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane ORD - AVL
2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Clemsoncar
5h 9m
$66–334
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus
3. Take the taxi from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Clemsontaxi
22h 4m
$225–482
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
30h 55m
$329–717
Drive 679 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Clemsoncar 679 mi
13h 16m
$124–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus Charlotte
22h 47m
$232–464
Train via Cary (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 31m
$374–826

Chicago to Clemson by train (Amtrak)

3Weekly Trains

30h 55mAverage Duration

$329Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Clemson, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Clemson Amtrak Station via Charlottesville in around 30h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Train Station to Downtown Clemson/Tiger Town Tavern via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, and Southern Wesleyan University in around 22h 47m.

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