Flights from Chicago to Charleston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Nashville
- 6h 12m
- two tickets, via Atlanta
- $176
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 757 mi (1,218 km)
fastest
Via Nashville
6h 12m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $460
Via Atlanta
6h 17m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $176
Via Charlotte
6h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $558
Via Washington
6h 48m
with the connection
Chicago to Washington
flight 1h 54m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Charleston: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Charleston
flight 1h 54m
two ticketsfrom $326
Via Philadelphia
7h 11m
with the connection
Chicago to Philadelphia
flight 2h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Philadelphia International. Departure to Charleston: Philadelphia International, Trenton-Mercer.
Philadelphia to Charleston
flight 2h 6m
two ticketsfrom $231
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to Charleston
Chicago to Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach: 87 mi (140 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 5m
Chicago to Charlotte
Charlotte: 177 mi (285 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 6m
from $114
Chicago to Jacksonville
Jacksonville: 197 mi (317 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 34m
from $129
Chicago to Raleigh
Raleigh: 220 mi (354 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 12m
from $102
Chicago to Atlanta
Atlanta: 266 mi (428 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 4m
from $57
Chicago to Orlando
Orlando: 306 mi (492 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 46m
from $81
To Charleston from cities closest to Chicago
Nashville to Charleston
Nashville: 398 mi (640 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 30m
from $200
Charlotte to Charleston
Charlotte: 587 mi (945 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 14m
from $161
Atlanta to Charleston
Atlanta: 589 mi (948 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 13m
from $119
Washington to Charleston
Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 54m
from $128
Philadelphia to Charleston
Philadelphia: 664 mi (1,068 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 6m
from $143
Newburgh to Charleston
Newburgh: 698 mi (1,123 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 31m
from $152
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Charleston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Nashville.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Charleston?
Via Nashville: 1h 42m to the connection, 1h 30m after it, about 6h 12m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Charleston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $176. 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 Chicago and Charleston?
Nashville (6h 12m total), Atlanta (6h 17m total), Charlotte (6h 20m total), Washington (6h 48m total) and Philadelphia (7h 11m total).
How far is Charleston from Chicago?
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.