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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Appalachian Trail by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

    best
    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 44m
    $148–435

  2. Fly to Yeager Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    2. Drive from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Appalachian Trailcar car
    6h
    $82–405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebndbus bus Valley Flyer
    24h 18m
    $198–292

  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
    $596–892

  5. Drive  603.3 mi

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

  6. 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 24m
    $162–455

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appalachian Trail via Washington Union Station and Squires Ebnd in around 24h 18m.

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