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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Berkeleyby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    5h 38m
    $139–294

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    7h 33m
    $210–868

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 4h
    $338–667

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $752–1,605

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    6h 41m
    $168–502

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    7h 54m
    $196–435

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    7h 43m
    $193–732

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    8h 42m
    $204–823

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORD - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    11h 41m
    $238–468

  10. Drive 2,111.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Berkeleycar car 2,111.6 mi
    32h 39m
    $386–557

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Berkeley by subway, bus, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,871.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Downtown Berkeley via Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 2d 4h.

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