There are 6 ways to get from Clemson to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Clemson to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
- Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GSP - ORD
3h 55m$176–504Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Clemson to Asheville-Airport-AVL
- Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)AVL - ORD
4h 20m$65–304Bus
- Take the bus from Anderson, SC to AtlantaNyc
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train StationGreyhound US0100
19h 45m$156–347Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to CharlottesvilleCrescent
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union StationCardinal
31h 21m$263–1,143Drive 682.2 mi
- Drive from Clemson to Chicago682.2 mi
13h 3m$125–180Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Anderson, SC to AtlantaNyc
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100
19h 50m$156–357
Clemson to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clemson to Chicago is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Clemson to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Clemson station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Clemson Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 21m.
The distance between Clemson and Chicago is 643 miles. The road distance is 686.2 miles.
The best way to get from Clemson to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 45m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Clemson to Chicago, including transfers.
Clemson to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Clemson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Clemson to Chicago is to bus which takes 19h 45m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $1,200 and takes 31h 21m.
Chicago is 1h behind Clemson. It is currently 2:19 PM in Clemson and 1:19 PM in Chicago.
Clemson to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
What companies run services between Clemson, SC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Clemson to Chicago Train Station via Anderson, SC, Atlanta, Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, Doraville Station, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Charlottesville in around 31h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40–100
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $50–150
- Business - advance purchase
- $70–310
- Business Class
- $110–340
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Anderson, SC to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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