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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 28 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 29 atDestination city: RoanokeDestination location: Roanoke StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 28 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 29 atDestination city: RoanokeDestination location: Roanoke StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 28 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 29 atDestination city: RoanokeDestination location: Roanoke StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 28 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 29 atDestination city: RoanokeDestination location: Roanoke StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 28 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 29 atDestination city: RoanokeDestination location: Roanoke StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to RoanokeAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Roanoke: Trip Overview
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Based on 5426 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $115
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Roanoke was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $152To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Roanoke, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $152 to $858 for a train ticket from Chicago to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $152 which is on 2025-08-28.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Roanoke, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Roanoke, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Roanoke, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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