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How to get fromRoanoke to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 16m
    $61–306

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    22h 46m
    $144–275

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    26h 21m
    $294–634

  4. Drive 682.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Great Lakescar car 682.2 mi
    12h 29m
    $125–180

  5. Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car car
    2. Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LWB - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 32m
    $70–310

  6. Train to Charlottesville, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 32m
    $123–426

  7. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LYH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 55m
    $76–348

Roanoke to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Great Lakes via Nashville Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 22h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Great Lakes via Charlottesville, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 26h 21m.

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