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How to Travel from

Chicago to San Francisco Bay

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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:
$82.80–$547.76

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

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

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

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

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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$160.23
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$471.33
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 Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$828.01
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$764.32

Train operators

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
59 min
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 Montclair
Ave. Duration:
38h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Los Angeles to 3018
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$114.65

Foothill Transit

Phone:
+1 800-743-3463
Website:
foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Hope
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$6.24

Other operators

Alcatraz Cruises

Phone:
+1.888.467.6256
Website:
cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
Other from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.51

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay is to fly which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $130.43 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Chicago to San Francisco Bay?

The distance between Chicago and San Francisco Bay is 2983 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to San Francisco Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2 days 7h and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay?

The best way to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $130.43 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Francisco Bay?

San Francisco Bay is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 04:02 in Chicago and 02:02 in San Francisco Bay.

Where can I stay near San Francisco Bay?

There are 886+ hotels available in San Francisco Bay. Prices start at $52.37 per night.
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