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How to get fromChicago to Roanoke Islandby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Roanoke Island by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    7h 6m
    $150–561

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    7h 36m
    $130–461

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    25h 19m
    $204–350

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    27h 12m
    $374–722

  5. Drive 931.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Roanoke Islandcar car 931.2 mi
    16h 57m
    $170–246

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 832.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Roanoke Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Roanoke Island. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Roanoke Island via Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 25h 19m.

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