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Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Francisco

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Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$547.76
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$394.90

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.50
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,082.78
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$292.99
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$331.20
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$573.24
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$420.37

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$535.02
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$828.01
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,019.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.60–$280.25
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$356.68

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$547.76

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$170.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$160.23
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$764.32
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$573.24

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.74

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.10–$82.80

Bus operators

North Lake Tahoe Express

Phone:
+1 866.216.5222
Website:
northlaketahoeexpress.com/
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$167.40

Tahoe Ski Trips

Phone:
+1 925-382-8320
Website:
tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$106.02

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$121.02
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$121.02

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Phone:
+1 800-448-0572
Website:
peoriacharter.com
Bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to Illinois
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$56.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco is to fly which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from O'Hare International Terminal 2 and arriving at San Francisco via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco?

The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and San Francisco is 2988 km. The road distance is 3422.2 km.

How do I travel from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco without a car is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco bus from?

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.

Where do I catch the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco train from?

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $195.65 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco bus arrive?

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2h behind Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 04:06 in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 02:06 in San Francisco.

Where does the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco train arrive?

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco is 3422 km. It takes approximately 32h 34m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 831+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $52.37 per night.
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