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SFO — CHI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
1 adult
Tue 7/8

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

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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.


Popular train routes to Chicago

Most frequently searched train routes to Chicago, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Chicago from Milwaukee
Fastest travel time1h 19m
Cheapest price$50
Trains to Chicago from Detroit
Fastest travel time5h 06m
Cheapest price$97
Trains to Chicago from St. Louis
Fastest travel time4h 55m
Cheapest price$74
Trains to Chicago from Indianapolis
Fastest travel time3h 30m
Cheapest price$77
Trains to Chicago from Cleveland
Fastest travel time6h 46m
Cheapest price$144
Trains to Chicago from New York
Fastest travel time19h 32m
Cheapest price$230
Trains to Chicago from Memphis
Fastest travel time10h 35m
Cheapest price$205
Trains to Chicago from Champaign
Fastest travel time2h 36m
Cheapest price$36
Trains to Chicago from Grand Rapids
Fastest travel time4h 08m
Cheapest price$78
Trains to Chicago from Toledo
Fastest travel time4h 23m
Cheapest price$107
Trains to Chicago from Orlando
Fastest travel time38h 55m
Cheapest price$238
Trains to Chicago from Washington, D.C.
Fastest travel time17h 40m
Cheapest price$277

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