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CHI — SFO
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
Sat 5/17

Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago
Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

San Francisco Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in San Francisco
San Francisco Ferry BuildingSan Francisco, 37.79545, -122.39365
San Francisco CaltrainSan Francisco, 37.776627, -122.3946
San Francisco Santa Rosa 917 Edwards AveSan Francisco, 38.45544, -122.72818

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The straight-line distance from Chicago to San Francisco is 1852.8 mi, but the actual distance you’ll travel by train depends on the route taken.


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