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How to get fromSmithfield to Chicagoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Smithfield to Chicago by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    6h 14m
    $182–352

  2. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Smithfield to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ILM - ORD
    6h 56m
    $100–388

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Smithfield to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 23m
    $147–304

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 15m
    $362–785

  5. Drive 812.4 mi

    1. Drive from Smithfield to Chicagocar car 812.4 mi
    14h 30m
    $149–215

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    6h 57m
    $155–536

  7. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    6h 51m
    $202–802

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    9h 15m
    $166–607

  9. Bus, bus to Myrtle Beach, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Smithfield to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MYR - MDW
    8h 57m
    $113–436

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Smithfield, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Smithfield to Chicago Bus Station via Smithfield, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Smithfield to Chicago Union Station via Selma Station and Raleigh Union Station in around 26h 15m.

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