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There are 8 ways to get from Rocky Mount to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    6h 44m
    $110–444

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 9m
    $330–700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 20m
    $160–303

  4. Drive 833.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rocky Mount to Chicagocar car 833.2 mi
    14h 55m
    $152–220

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    7h 1m
    $184–362

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    7h 44m
    $152–543

  7. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    7h 39m
    $204–812

  8. Train, train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    9h 10m
    $120–502

Rocky Mount to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 848.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rocky Mount to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 23h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 25h 20m.

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