What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Berkeley is to subway and fly and line 77 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $75 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at North Hanley @ Jo Court Nb via Civic Center Transit Center and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Berkeley station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at NORTH HANLEY station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Chicago to Berkeley?

The distance between Chicago and Berkeley is 271 miles. The road distance is 302.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Berkeley without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chicago to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Berkeley bus from?

Chicago to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Berkeley train from?

Chicago to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Chicago to Berkeley is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Chicago to Berkeley bus arrive?

Chicago to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Berkeley train arrive?

Chicago to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Berkeley is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Chicago to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 528+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Chicago to Berkeley - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Berkeley by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 77 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
3. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to North Hanley @ Jo Court Nbbus
3h 23m
$76–509
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 25m
$51–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 42m
$159–242
Drive 300.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Berkeleycar 300.7 mi
5h 5m
$55–80
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 77 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
2. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to North Hanley @ Jo Court Nbbus
3h 43m
$276–709
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
4h 57m
$533–940

Chicago to Berkeley by train and bus (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Berkeley, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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How to get fromChicago to Berkeleyby subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Berkeley by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 77 bus

Bus (Flixbus)

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 300.7 mi

Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 77 bus

Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly