There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Northbrook by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SFO - ORD
7h 22m$138–305Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SJC - ORD
8h 43m$110–437Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2d 7h$559–1,512Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 10h$411–657Drive 2,121.1 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Northbrookcar 2,121.1 mi
33h 12m$388–560Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SFO - MDW
7h 41m$186–433Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OAK - MDW
7h 50m$132–569Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SJC - MDW
8h 49m$128–575
San Francisco to Northbrook by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Northbrook is to fly which costs $180 - $440 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Northbrook is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $130 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Northbrook station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Northbrook via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between San Francisco and Northbrook is 1888 miles. The road distance is 2133.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Northbrook without a car is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $550 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from San Francisco to Northbrook, including transfers.
San Francisco to Northbrook bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Northbrook is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $130 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,500 and the journey takes 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Francisco to Northbrook bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Northbrook is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 12:33 AM in San Francisco and 2:33 AM in Northbrook.
San Francisco to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Northbrook is 2133 miles. It takes approximately 33h 12m to drive from San Francisco to Northbrook.
There are 293+ hotels available in Northbrook.