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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Roanoke Rapids by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    6h 20m
    $128–678

  2. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    22h 2m
    $250–352

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Drive from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    22h 8m
    $509–780

  4. Drive  806.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Roanoke Rapidscar car 806.5 mi
    16h 10m
    $134–193

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    5h 56m
    $208–1,128

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    $246–987

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 23m
    $192–627

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $196–490

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 9m
    $244–898

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $194–598

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $266–1,022

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Washington Union Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids.

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