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San Francisco to Great Lakes

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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:
$140.33–$574.06
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$1,148.12

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$369.95
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$280.65
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$344.44
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$420.98

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$548.54
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$892.98
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$59.96–$293.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$357.19
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$280.65
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$357.19

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$625.09

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.62
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.58
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06
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:
$153.08–$446.49
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92

Metra

Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.95–$8.93
Train from Clybourn to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.66–$3.70

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Bloomington/Normal
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.60–$357.19

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Phone:
+1 800-448-0572
Website:
peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$58.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes is to fly and train which costs $65.22 - $282.61 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes is to fly and train which takes 8h 10m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Great Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Great Lakes via Richmond and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Great Lakes?

The distance between San Francisco and Great Lakes is 3073 km. The road distance is 3464.1 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Great Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $380.43 - $1032.61 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Great Lakes train from?

San Francisco to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Great Lakes?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Great Lakes is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $380.43 - $1032.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $184.78 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Great Lakes?

Great Lakes is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:23 in San Francisco and 11:23 in Great Lakes.

Where does the San Francisco to Great Lakes train arrive?

San Francisco to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Great Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Great Lakes is 3464 km. It takes approximately 33h 2m to drive from San Francisco to Great Lakes.

Where can I stay near Great Lakes?

There are 99+ hotels available in Great Lakes. Prices start at $44.21 per night.
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