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How to get fromSan Francisco to Auroraby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h
    $187–464

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    9h 40m
    $129–516

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $708–1,611

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $401–763

  5. Drive 2,083.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Auroracar car 2,083.2 mi
    32h 30m
    $381–550

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 9m
    $143–620

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 26m
    $137–304

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

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    9h 8m
    $149–626

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 30m
    $178–677

San Francisco to Aurora by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,914.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Naperville Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 3h.

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