There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORD - ROA
4h 47m$56–320Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
19h 55m$108–257Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
24h 8m$134–595Drive 647.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Roanokecar 647.7 mi
11h 40m$119–171Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane ORD - LWB
- Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar
5h 14m$84–464
Chicago to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Roanoke is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Roanoke via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
The distance between Chicago and Roanoke is 559 miles. The road distance is 651.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $100 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Chicago to Roanoke, including transfers.
Chicago to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 19h 55m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 24h 8m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station in around 19h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:34 PM in Chicago and 1:34 PM in Roanoke.
Chicago to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Roanoke is 651 miles. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Chicago to Roanoke.
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