The train between Chicago and San Francisco takes 2d 5h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:00 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 5:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2d 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at San Francisco station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 5h.
Chicago to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
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The distance between Chicago and San Francisco is 2,985.1 km. The road distance is 3,886 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.
