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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SFO - SBN
    8h 13m
    $230–867

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

    cheapest
    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 Niles Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $159–357

  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
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $364–705

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 8h
    $735–1,656

  5. Drive 2,203.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Nilescar car 2,203.7 mi
    34h 19m
    $403–581

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

    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 Niles Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $212–520

  7. 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 Niles Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $168–676

  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 Niles Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $174–682

San Francisco to Niles by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,952.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Niles, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Niles Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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