There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Roanoke by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)SPI - ROA
6h 13m$83–412Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Nashville Bus StationFlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
17h 35m$115–194Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
28h 22m$151–637Drive 673.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Roanoke673.2 mi
11h 56m$123–178Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)DEC - ROA
8h 6m$186–533
Springfield to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Roanoke is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Roanoke via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.
The distance between Springfield and Roanoke is 567 miles. The road distance is 677.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Springfield to Roanoke, including transfers.
Springfield to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 35m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 28h 22m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station in around 17h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Decatur Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Decatur Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–320
- 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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 8:07 AM in Springfield and 9:07 AM in Roanoke.
Springfield to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Roanoke is 677 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Springfield to Roanoke.
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