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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    6h 45m
    $133–300

  2. 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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $335–666

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $758–1,612

  4. Drive 2,122.8 mi

    1. Drive from Glenview to San Franciscocar car 2,122.8 mi
    33h 12m
    $388–560

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    7h 43m
    $195–432

  6. 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 52m
    $211–868

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

    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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    8h 21m
    $166–513

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 4m
    $208–825

Glenview to San Francisco by train, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,869.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glenview Amtrak Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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