The average train between San Francisco and Illinois takes 2d 6h and the fastest train takes 2d 4h. There is at least one train per day 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.
Trains run once daily between San Francisco and Illinois. 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 Illinois 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 Illinois. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Illinois station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 6h.
San Francisco to Illinois train services, operated by BART, depart from Richmond station.
San Francisco to Illinois train services, operated by BART, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between San Francisco and Illinois is 2,848.5 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.
