There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to New River Gorge National River by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane ORD - LWB
- Take the taxi from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to New River Gorge National Rivertaxi
5h 5m$178–495Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORD - ROA
- Drive from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to New River Gorge National Rivercar
6h 33m$84–380Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Columbus to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garagebus Greyhound US0140
14h 54m$96–191Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Prince Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 39m$212–421Drive 535.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to New River Gorge National Rivercar 535.1 mi
10h 37m$98–142Fly to Yeager Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Prince Stationtrain
6h 45m$118–465
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to New River Gorge National River is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to New River Gorge National River is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to New River Gorge National River. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to New River Gorge National River station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Prince Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
The distance between Chicago and New River Gorge National River is 566 miles. The road distance is 538.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to New River Gorge National River without a car is to bus which takes 14h 54m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chicago to New River Gorge National River, including transfers.
Chicago to New River Gorge National River bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to New River Gorge National River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to New River Gorge National River is to bus which takes 14h 54m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 15h 39m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and New River Gorge National River, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to New River Gorge National River via Columbus and Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage in around 14h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Prince Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 15h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Prince Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Prince Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to New River Gorge National River bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
New River Gorge National River is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:09 PM in Chicago and 11:09 PM in New River Gorge National River.
Chicago to New River Gorge National River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Prince Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to New River Gorge National River is 538 miles. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Chicago to New River Gorge National River.
There are 49+ hotels available in New River Gorge National River.









