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

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

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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
    7h 46m
    $137–305

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 4h
    $350–686

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $778–1,569

  4. Drive 2,098.1 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to San Franciscocar car 2,098.1 mi
    32h 23m
    $383–554

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

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    8h 3m
    $196–433

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

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    8h 12m
    $212–869

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

    1. Take the train from Naperville 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 24m
    $209–826

  8. 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
    9h 22m
    $170–518

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    11h 3m
    $199–779

Naperville to San Francisco by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,887 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Naperville, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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