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How to get fromChicago to San Francisco Bayby plane, subway, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to San Francisco Bay by plane, subway, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

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    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 Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    9h 22m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2d 4h

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2d 7h

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

    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 Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    9h 55m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 6m

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 38m

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    11h 8m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,908.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Milpitas BART, walk to Milpitas, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to San Francisco Bay via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 4h.

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