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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to San Francisco

Composite routes from Chicago to San Francisco

Cheapest
32 h 38 min
Car
3430 km.
from $188
Fastest
4 h 5 min
Plane
Other
2 d 8 h 15 min
2985 km.
from $675.29
8 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
2985 km.
from $331.64
8 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
2985 km.
from $277.29
9 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
2985 km.
from $214.25

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:
$76.09–$478.26

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13

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:
$141.30–$260.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$304.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96

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:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$108.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco is to fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Chicago to San Francisco?

The distance between Chicago and San Francisco is 3018 km. The road distance is 3428.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to San Francisco without a car is to train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Chicago to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to San Francisco bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chicago to San Francisco train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Chicago to San Francisco is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $195.65 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $184.78 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Chicago to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 09:54 in Chicago and 07:54 in San Francisco.

Where does the Chicago to San Francisco train arrive?

Chicago to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Chicago to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to San Francisco is 3428 km. It takes approximately 32h 38m to drive from Chicago to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to San Francisco?

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

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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