There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Roanoke by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORD - ROA
5h 44m$64–309Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
14h 45m$125–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
18h 53m$394–607Drive 471 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Roanokecar 471 mi
8h 36m$78–113Fly from Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IND - ROA
6h 51m$81–447
Indiana to Roanoke by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Roanoke is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Roanoke is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Roanoke via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
The distance between Indiana and Roanoke is 589 miles. The road distance is 473.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Indiana to Roanoke, including transfers.
Indiana to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Roanoke is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 18h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $450 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Roanoke via Charlottesville in around 18h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $45–60
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Indiana to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Roanoke is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Indiana to Roanoke.
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