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How to get fromChicago to Smith Mountain Lakeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORD - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $142–445

  2. Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane ORD - LWB
    2. Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    6h 3m
    $80–362

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DC Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    23h 41m
    $242–401

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    24h 59m
    $367–694

  5. Drive 664.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 664.9 mi
    13h 1m
    $122–176

  6. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane ORD - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $188–505

  7. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    5h 50m
    $130–630

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 582.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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