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How to get fromWaukegan to San Franciscoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Waukegan to San Francisco by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    8h 17m
    $197–434

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    8h 18m
    $137–304

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $394–811

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 8h
    $763–1,617

  5. Drive 2,130.7 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to San Franciscocar car 2,130.7 mi
    33h 30m
    $389–562

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    8h 26m
    $213–870

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain 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 38m
    $210–827

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 54m
    $170–517

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    11h 34m
    $198–778

Waukegan to San Francisco by train, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$763Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,913.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to San Francisco Bus Station via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 8h.

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