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How to get fromChicago to Blue Ridge Parkwayby plane, car, bus, taxi, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Blue Ridge Parkway by plane, car, bus, taxi, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane ORD - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rdcar car
    5h 9m
    $98–512

  2. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ORD - AVL
    2. Take the bus from ART Station to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rdbus bus
    6h 8m
    $54–317

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wytheville to Blue Ridge Parkwaytaxi taxi
    17h 9m
    $210–318

  4. Drive  627.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Linn Cove Visitor Centercar car 627.4 mi
    11h 58m
    $115–166

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ORD - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rdcar car
    6h 18m
    $134–740

  6. Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane ORD - TRI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Asheville Airportshuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $328–591

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    22h 43m
    $129–227

Chicago to Blue Ridge Parkway by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Blue Ridge Parkway, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd via Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Asheville, NC, ART Station, and Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd in around 22h 43m.

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