The average train between Roanoke and Chicago takes 26h 28m and the fastest train takes 25h 50m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Roanoke to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Roanoke and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roanoke is at 9:35 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Roanoke station and arriving at Chicago station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.
Roanoke to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
Roanoke to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Roanoke and Chicago is 833.8 km. The road distance is 1,470 km.
You can take a train from Roanoke to Chicago Union Station via Charlottesville in around 24h 21m.