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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Roanoke to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Roanoke to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 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 $156.00
Roanoke to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from Roanoke to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $165To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Roanoke to Chicago, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Roanoke and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, 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 Roanoke and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Roanoke to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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.
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