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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Zion by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, 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 Ziontrain train
    8h 58m
    $187–435

  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 Ziontrain train
    10h 17m
    $119–317

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train Up-N
    2d 8h
    $1,313–2,117

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Woodfield Mall to Ziontaxi taxi
    2d 10h
    $573–835

  5. Drive  2,136.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Zioncar car 2,136.6 mi
    33h 38m
    $390–564

  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 Ziontrain train
    9h 2m
    $133–571

  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 Ziontrain train
    9h 10m
    $187–295

  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 Ziontrain train
    10h 1m
    $139–577

  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 Ziontrain train
    12h 30m
    $144–483

San Francisco to Zion by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,919.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Zion via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2d 8h.

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