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How to get fromChicago to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $322–965

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $292–715

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    44h 53m
    $503–787

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    46h 46m
    $828–1,566

  5. Drive 1,940.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sand Harborcar car 1,940.2 mi
    29h 54m
    $355–512

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,725 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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