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SFO — CHI
May 17 — May 241
One-way
1 adult
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Amtrak
With transfers
52h 14m
From $119
Train - Operated by AmtrakAmtrak
With transfers
52h 14m
From $143
Train - Operated by AmtrakAmtrak
With transfers
52h 14m
From $143
Train - Operated by AmtrakAmtrak
With transfers
52h 14m
From $143
Train - Operated by AmtrakAmtrak
With transfers
52h 14m
From $143
Train - Operated by AmtrakAmtrak
With transfers
52h 14m
From $143
Train - Operated by AmtrakSan Francisco to Chicago train information
Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from San Francisco to Chicago
ROUND-TRIP FROM | $490 |
|---|---|
ONE-WAY FROM | $143 |
TRAIN COMPANIES | Amtrak |
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
Chicago Train Station Directory
Location of major train stations in Chicago
Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025
Book round-trip train tickets from San Francisco to Chicago
Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from San Francisco to Chicago that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
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Jul 8
8:25 amEmeryville
52h 14m
2:39 pmChicago Union
2:00 pmChicago Union
52h 57m
4:57 pmEmeryville
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Jul 8
8:25 amEmeryville
52h 14m
2:39 pmChicago Union
2:00 pmChicago Union
52h 57m
4:57 pmEmeryville
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Jun 10
8:25 amEmeryville
52h 14m
2:39 pmChicago Union
2:00 pmChicago Union
52h 57m
4:57 pmEmeryville
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Jun 8
8:25 amEmeryville
52h 14m
2:39 pmChicago Union
2:00 pmChicago Union
52h 57m
4:57 pmEmeryville
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Jun 9
8:25 amEmeryville
52h 14m
2:39 pmChicago Union
2:00 pmChicago Union
52h 57m
4:57 pmEmeryville
Book one-way train tickets from San Francisco to Chicago
Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from San Francisco to Chicago we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
FAQs for booking trains from San Francisco to Chicago
Which train companies operate between San Francisco to Chicago?
There is a train traveling between San Francisco and Chicago which is Amtrak and currently our only available option.. The cheapest Amtrak is what we have recently available with prices starting at $490 round-trip.
How far is San Francisco to Chicago by train?
There are 1852.8 mi between San Francisco and Chicago. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way.
Amtrak trains from San Francisco to Chicago
Our best Amtrak deals on San Francisco to Chicago train tickets
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Jul 4![Amtrak]()
Jul 8
9MY8:25 amEmeryville
52h 14m
ZUN2:39 pmChicago Union
ZUN2:00 pmChicago Union
52h 57m
9MY4:57 pmEmeryville
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Jun 10
9MY8:25 amEmeryville
52h 14m
ZUN2:39 pmChicago Union
ZUN2:00 pmChicago Union
52h 57m
9MY4:57 pmEmeryville
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