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How to get fromSmith Mountain Lake to Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Smith Mountain Lake to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Roanoke-Airport-ROAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROA - ORD
    3h 47m
    $133–381

  2. Drive to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)car car
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    5h 3m
    $94–430

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Altavista Commons Walmarttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Altavista Commons Walmart to DC Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 16m
    $236–395

  4. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Roanoketaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    25h 8m
    $368–711

  5. Drive 677 mi

    1. Drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Chicagocar car 677 mi
    12h 26m
    $124–179

  6. Taxi to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Lynchburg-Airport-LYHtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LYH - ORD
    4h 8m
    $173–438

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

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

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