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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Sumter by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    2. Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 50m
    $76–379

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    28h 30m
    $355–722

  3. Drive 806 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sumtercar car 806 mi
    15h 11m
    $148–213

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Camden to Sumtertaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $198–523

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Camden to Sumtertaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $228–883

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MDW - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 46m
    $134–555

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    2. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 41m
    $126–549

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    2. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 10m
    $256–389

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 21m
    $136–615

  10. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Camden Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Camden Station to Sumtertaxi taxi
    28h 41m
    $476–886

Chicago to Sumter by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 743 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Sumter. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Columbia (CAE), walk to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, take the line 91 bus to Laurel Sumter East, then take the bus to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Sumter Bus Stop via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Fayetteville Amtrak Station, and Fayetteville Bus Station in around 28h 30m.

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