The average train between San Francisco and Chicago takes 2d 7h and the fastest train takes 2d 5h. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco to Chicago. 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 once daily between San Francisco and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Chicago. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 7h.
San Francisco to Chicago train services, operated by BART, depart from Richmond station.
San Francisco to Chicago train services, operated by BART, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is 2,985.1 km. The road distance is 3,886 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.
