There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Roanoke by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane DEC - ROA
7h 59m$186–513Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane BMI - ROA
8h 27m$73–388Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
17h 35m$104–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
28h 22m$156–586Drive 673.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Roanokecar 673.2 mi
12h 7m$123–178Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane SPI - ROA
5h 22m$83–392Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PIA - ROA
8h 12m
Springfield to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Roanoke is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Roanoke is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $80 - $400.
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 565 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 $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $600 and takes 28h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $400 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station in around 17h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Roanoke via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville in around 28h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Decatur Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Orlando, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
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
- $21–80
- 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
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- 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
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 5:21 PM in Springfield and 6:21 PM 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 12h 7m to drive from Springfield to Roanoke.
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