There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROA - ORD
2h 54m$54–290Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
20h 40m$139–274Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
25h 48m$289–629Drive 645.5 mi
- Drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicagocar 645.5 mi
11h 38m$118–171
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $50 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Roanoke Bus Stop and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.
The distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) and Chicago is 551 miles. The road distance is 649.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 40m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago, including transfers.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 20h 40m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 25h 48m.
What companies run services between Roanoke Airport (ROA), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport to Chicago Bus Station via Roanoke Bus Stop and Nashville Bus Station in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Roanoke Airport (ROA). It is currently 1:17 PM in Roanoke Airport (ROA) and 12:17 PM in Chicago.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago is 649 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Chicago.
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