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Berkeley to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$573.24
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$496.81–$1,146.47

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$369.42
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$280.25
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$343.94
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$420.37

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$547.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$891.70
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$292.99
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$356.68
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$280.25
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$356.68

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$624.19

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.35
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.37
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$445.85
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$547.76

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$82.80

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Downtown Berkeley to San
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01
Train from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

Metra

Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Berkeley to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$7.01

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:
+1 888-968-7282
Website:
transitchicago.com/
Bus from Madison & Austin Terminal to Washington
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.60

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$191.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Berkeley to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$127.39

Pace Bus

Phone:
+1(847) 364-7223
Website:
pacebus.com
Bus from St. Charles/Wolf to Lake
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.06

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Chicago is to BART and fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Berkeley and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Chicago?

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

How far is it from Berkeley to Chicago?

The distance between Berkeley and Chicago is 3001 km. The road distance is 3415 km.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Chicago 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 Berkeley to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Berkeley to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Chicago bus from?

Berkeley to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Berkeley station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Chicago train from?

Berkeley to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train, bus or fly from Berkeley to Chicago?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 18m 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 10h.

Where does the Berkeley to Chicago bus arrive?

Berkeley to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between Berkeley and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Berkeley. It is currently 19:43 in Berkeley and 21:43 in Chicago.

Where does the Berkeley to Chicago train arrive?

Berkeley to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Chicago is 3415 km. It takes approximately 32h 29m to drive from Berkeley to Chicago.

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

Book your Berkeley to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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