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How to get fromChicago to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 41m
    $214–791

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 38m
    $166–716

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    46h 32m
    $703–1,436

  4. Bus

    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 bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    47h 40m
    $316–608

  5. Drive 1,952.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,952.5 mi
    30h 14m
    $357–515

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 15m
    $174–641

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 19m
    $206–866

Chicago to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,746.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Us 50 via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 47h 40m.

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