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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    6h 31m
    $135–300

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

    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
    7h 45m
    $127–502

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $762–1,617

  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 train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2d 10h
    $435–845

  5. Drive 2,129.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Skokiecar car 2,129.4 mi
    33h 2m
    $389–562

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    7h 7m
    $194–432

  7. 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
    7h 16m
    $150–618

  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
    8h 15m
    $146–624

San Francisco to Skokie by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$762Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,867.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines 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 $750–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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