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How to Travel from

San Francisco Bay 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:
$140.33–$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 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 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 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 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 San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.62
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

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Embarcadero to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21

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 Omaha
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$216.87
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$204.11

Other operators

Alcatraz Cruises

Phone:
+1.888.467.6256
Website:
cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
Other from Alcatraz to San
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Bay to Chicago is to fly which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Bay to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130.43 - $315.22 .

How far is it from San Francisco Bay to Chicago?

The distance between San Francisco Bay and Chicago is 2985 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco Bay to Chicago without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $304.35 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from San Francisco Bay to Chicago, including transfers.

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

Chicago is 2h ahead of San Francisco Bay. It is currently 09:34 in San Francisco Bay and 11:34 in Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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