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How to get fromElgin to San Franciscoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to San Francisco by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    6h 49m
    $134–301

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 8h
    $760–1,614

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $393–767

  4. Drive 2,093.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to San Franciscocar car 2,093.7 mi
    32h 36m
    $383–552

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

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    8h 16m
    $197–434

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

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    8h 25m
    $213–870

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

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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
    8h 25m
    $167–514

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

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 37m
    $210–827

Elgin to San Francisco by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,884.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to San Francisco Bus Station via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Clark/Lake, Wacker & State, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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