How to get from Charleston to Chicago: connecting flights, about 6h 32m total

Flights from Charleston to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charlotte: 6h 32m
two tickets, via Charlotte: $188
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 757 mi (1,218 km)

fastest

Via Charlotte

6h 32m

with the connection

Charleston to Charlotte flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Chicago flight 2h 17m

two ticketsfrom $188

Via Washington

6h 56m

with the connection

Charleston to Washington flight 1h 37m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Chicago: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Chicago flight 2h 19m

two ticketsfrom $254

Via Philadelphia

7h 29m

with the connection

Charleston to Philadelphia flight 1h 53m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Philadelphia International, Trenton-Mercer. Departure to Chicago: Philadelphia International.

Philadelphia to Chicago flight 2h 36m

two ticketsfrom $317

Via Buffalo

8h 28m

with the connection

Charleston to Buffalo flight 3h 23m

Connection of about 3h

Buffalo to Chicago flight 2h 5m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan

0° −7° 10 days

Feb

+2° −6° 7 days

Mar

+9° 0° 12 days

Apr

+14° +5° 13 days

May

+19° +10° 11 days

Jun

+27° +17° 9 days

Jul

+27° +19° 12 days

Aug

+27° +19° 10 days

Sep

+24° +16° 7 days

Oct

+18° +10° 11 days

Nov

+10° +2° 7 days

Dec

+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Charleston to cities closest to Chicago

Charleston to Buffalo Buffalo: 452 mi (727 km) from Chicago, flight 3h 23m Charleston to Charlotte Charlotte: 587 mi (945 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 15m from $86 Charleston to Washington Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 37m from $126 Charleston to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 664 mi (1,068 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 53m from $200 Charleston to Newburgh Newburgh: 698 mi (1,123 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 8m Charleston to New York New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 5m from $83

To Chicago from cities closest to Charleston

Myrtle Beach to Chicago Myrtle Beach: 87 mi (140 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 15m from $216 Charlotte to Chicago Charlotte: 177 mi (285 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 17m from $102 Jacksonville to Chicago Jacksonville: 197 mi (317 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 51m Raleigh to Chicago Raleigh: 220 mi (354 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 27m from $155 Atlanta to Chicago Atlanta: 266 mi (428 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 11m from $64 Orlando to Chicago Orlando: 306 mi (492 km) from Charleston, flight 3h 8m from $48

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Charleston to Chicago?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Charlotte.

What is the fastest way to fly from Charleston to Chicago?

Via Charlotte: 1h 15m to the connection, 2h 17m after it, about 6h 32m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Charleston to Chicago with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Charlotte from $188. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Charleston and Chicago?

Charlotte (6h 32m total), Washington (6h 56m total), Philadelphia (7h 29m total) and Buffalo (8h 28m total).

How far is Chicago from Charleston?

757 mi (1,218 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.