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How to get fromRocky Mount to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Rocky Mount to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    7h 9m
    $127–535

  2. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    7h 26m
    $97–475

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 18m
    $180–490

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 30m
    $131–244

  5. Drive 834 mi

    1. Drive from Rocky Mount to Chicagocar car 834 mi
    14h 53m
    $153–220

  6. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    7h 50m
    $107–395

  7. Train, train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    9h 41m
    $121–842

  8. Train, train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    9h 19m
    $111–902

  9. Train, train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    10h 31m
    $103–427

Rocky Mount to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rocky Mount to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–490 and the journey takes 23h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 25h 30m.

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