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The average train between San Francisco and Chicago takes 2d 6h and the fastest train takes 2d 4h. 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 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2d 6h. 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 Richmond station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
San Francisco to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
San Francisco to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is 2985.1 km. The road distance is 3421 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,300–2,100 and the journey takes 2d 4h.
