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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 Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    best
    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 51m
    $114–510

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

    cheapest
    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
    $94–410

  3. 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
    $239–390

  4. 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
    $307–610

  5. Drive 806.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Roanoke Rapidscar car 806.4 mi
    16h 17m
    $148–213

  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 46m
    $206–690

  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 15m
    $186–550

  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 16m
    $256–795

  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
    $264–450

  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 32m
    $294–650

  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 10m
    $256–882

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

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Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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 Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW 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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