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San Francisco to Illinois trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Francisco and Illinois takes 2d 4h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Francisco to Illinois. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 4h
Duration
2,415 mi
Distance
$1,506
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Illinois train times

Trains run 6 times a week between San Francisco and Illinois. The service departs San Francisco at 7:44 AM in the morning, which arrives into Illinois at 14:39:00. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BARTAmtrak2d 4h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BARTAmtrak2d 4h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BARTAmtrak2d 4h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BARTAmtrak2d 4h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BARTAmtrak2d 4h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BARTAmtrak2d 4h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Illinois? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Illinois.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,414.7 mi
  • Duration: 2d 4h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Illinois, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,300–2,100 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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