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How to get fromSan Francisco to Lake Viewby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    6h 29m
    $214–462

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

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    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
    8h 3m
    $126–504

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $443–715

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $760–1,614

  5. Drive 2,128.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lake Viewcar car 2,128.8 mi
    33h 1m
    $389–562

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    6h 38m
    $160–618

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    6h 50m
    $134–302

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

    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
    7h 37m
    $156–624

San Francisco to Lake View by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,881.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Clark & Newport via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Clark & Harrison in around 2d 2h.

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