Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Roanoke, VA

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TomorrowApr 26
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Roanoke.

Bus
Average Price$99 - $326Average Duration1d 5h
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$109 - $290Average Duration1d 2h
76kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Roanoke

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$109Cheapest ticket
76kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Roanoke: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$160
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance518 miles (834 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Roanoke Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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04/24
$122
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04/26
$166
04/27
$142
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Roanoke was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $122

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Roanoke, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $122 to $239 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-04-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Roanoke!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Roanoke, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Roanoke will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Roanoke, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Roanoke?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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