There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Blue Island by plane, train, 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 from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ROA - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermont
5h 38m$55–283Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus 2512 / ...
19h 14m$110–245Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union StationCardinal
25h 55m$160–460Drive 633.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Blue Island633.8 mi
11h 30m$116–168Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly
- Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)
- Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LWB - ORD
6h 3m$64–297Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LYH - ORD
8h 22m$65–497
Roanoke to Blue Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Blue Island is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Blue Island is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs $55 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Vermont St & Western Ave via Nashville Bus Station and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Blue Island-Vermont via Charlottesville and LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.
The distance between Roanoke and Blue Island is 575 miles. The road distance is 637.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Blue Island without a car is to bus which takes 19h 14m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Roanoke to Blue Island, including transfers.
Roanoke to Blue Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Blue Island is to bus which takes 19h 14m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $460 and takes 25h 55m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Blue Island, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Vermont St & Western Ave via Nashville Bus Station, Chicago, and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O in around 19h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Blue Island-Vermont via Charlottesville, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 25h 55m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermont
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50–100
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Blue Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Blue Island is 1h behind Roanoke. It is currently 3:42 AM in Roanoke and 2:42 AM in Blue Island.
Roanoke to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Blue Island is 637 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Roanoke to Blue Island.
There are 126+ hotels available in Blue Island.