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Chicago Union Station to Roanoke trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago Union Station and Roanoke takes 27h 35m and the fastest train takes 27h 18m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Chicago Union Station to Roanoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 35m
Duration
913 mi
Distance
$595
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Chicago Union Station to Roanoke train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Chicago Union Station and Roanoke. The service departs Chicago Union Station at 5:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Roanoke at 22:06:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak28h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 913.5 mi
  • Duration: 27h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Roanoke via Charlottesville in around 24h 13m.

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