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How to get fromSan Francisco to Six Flags Great Americaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Six Flags Great America by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 OTC to Waukegantrain train
    9h 41m
    $188–467

  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    11h 13m
    $130–519

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    2d 5h
    $343–668

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    2d 9h
    $716–1,622

  5. Drive 2,126.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Six Flags Great Americacar car 2,126.7 mi
    33h 23m
    $389–561

  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 OTC to Waukegantrain train
    9h 51m
    $144–623

  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    10h
    $138–307

  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 OTC to Waukegantrain train
    10h 50m
    $150–629

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

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    13h 28m
    $158–445

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,920.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Six Flags Great America via Richmond, Richmond, Naperville, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 2d 9h.

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