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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    6h 51m
    $133–297

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $350–666

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $759–1,613

  4. Drive 2,117 mi

    1. Drive from Vernon Hills to San Franciscocar car 2,117 mi
    33h 8m
    $387–559

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    8h 8m
    $196–433

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    8h 17m
    $212–869

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    8h 27m
    $166–510

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 29m
    $209–826

Vernon Hills to San Francisco by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,875.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vernon Hills to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 7h.

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