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How to get fromCrystal Lake to San Franciscoby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Crystal Lake to San Francisco by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    7h 37m
    $137–304

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $354–690

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 8h
    $763–1,617

  4. Drive 2,103.1 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to San Franciscocar car 2,103.1 mi
    32h 47m
    $384–555

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    8h 22m
    $197–434

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    8h 31m
    $213–870

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 13m
    $170–517

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 43m
    $210–827

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    10h 54m
    $198–778

Crystal Lake to San Francisco by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,902.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 8h.

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