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How to Travel from

Chicago to Berkeley

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$560.50

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–$573.24
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$496.81–$1,146.47

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:
$165.60–$305.73
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$356.68
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$573.24

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$547.76
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$891.70
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,019.09

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$292.99

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$624.19

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.35
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.37
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$522.28
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$471.33
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$828.01
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$764.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$82.80

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01
Train from Milpitas to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Berkeley
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$127.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley is to fly and BART which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Berkeley via 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 and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 days 4h.

Is there a direct flight between Chicago and Berkeley?

Yes, there are direct flights between Chicago and Berkeley; these take 4h 40m and cost $130.43 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Chicago to Berkeley?

The distance between Chicago and Berkeley is 2999 km. The road distance is 3413 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Berkeley without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Chicago to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Berkeley bus from?

Chicago to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Berkeley train from?

Chicago to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Chicago to Berkeley is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $184.78 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Chicago to Berkeley bus arrive?

Chicago to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 03:08 in Chicago and 01:08 in Berkeley.

Where does the Chicago to Berkeley train arrive?

Chicago to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Berkeley is 3413 km. It takes approximately 32h 27m to drive from Chicago to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Berkeley?

Book your Chicago to Berkeley train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Berkeley?

Book your Chicago to Berkeley bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 729+ hotels available in Berkeley. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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