Rome2Rio

How to get fromSumter to Chicagoby car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), taxi, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Sumter to Chicago by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), taxi, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Sumter to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    4h 38m
    $104–490

  2. Bus to Columbia, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    7h 5m
    $60–308

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    22h 32m

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Sumter to Camden Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Camden Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    29h 23m
    $743–1,210

  5. Drive  807.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sumter to Chicagocar car 807.4 mi
    15h 11m
    $148–213

  6. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Sumter to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    5h 3m
    $519–880

  7. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    7h 16m
    $145–338

  8. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    6h 50m
    $95–438

  9. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    22h 50m
    $94–207

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sumter to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 850.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Chicago Union Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Toledo in around 22h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There