There are 5 ways to get from Radford to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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.
Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly
best- Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Airportbus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROA - ORD
5h 53m$65–307Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Radford to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
- Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LWB - ORD
5h 19m$61–305Bus
- Take the bus from Radford University to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h$162–240Bus, train
- Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus Swb
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
27h 29m$515–816Drive 617 mi
- Drive from Radford to Chicagocar 617 mi
11h 8m$113–163
Radford to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Radford to Chicago is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Radford to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Radford to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Radford University and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.
The distance between Radford and Chicago is 594 miles. The road distance is 620.6 miles.
The best way to get from Radford to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Radford to Chicago, including transfers.
Radford to Chicago bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Radford University station.
Radford to Chicago bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Radford. It is currently 1:41 PM in Radford and 12:41 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Radford to Chicago is 621 miles. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Radford to Chicago.
What companies run services between Radford, City of Radford, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Radford University to Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 24h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Court
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- VirginiaBreeze@drpt.virginia.gov
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Radford University to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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