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How to get fromChicago to Appalachian Trailby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Appalachian Trail by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORD - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $158–465

  2. Drive 603.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Appalachian Trailcar car 603.3 mi
    11h 35m
    $111–159

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wytheville to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    17h 26m
    $193–311

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    25h 23m
    $393–722

  5. Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane ORD - LWB
    2. Take the taxi from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $172–475

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Appalachian Trail. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Appalachian Trail. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Columbus - Mound St, take the bus to Wytheville, then take the taxi to Appalachian Trail.

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