San Francisco to Chicago

San Francisco to Chicago

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San Francisco to Chicago Schedule

San Francisco to Chicago Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any time$ 8,707.77
Spirit Air Economy 05:45 - 22:30$ 293.21
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS33207:20 - 13:38$ 120.82
Frontier Airlines Economy #F9248208:14 - 14:26$ 219.64
United Airlines Economy #UA223010:35 - 16:55$ 226.59
Spirit Air Economy 13:13 - 08:12$ 271.10
United Airlines Economy #UA262714:14 - 20:25$ 497.18
Delta Air Lines Economy 17:05 - 00:59$ 464.20
United Airlines Economy #UA46818:49 - 00:59$ 487.92
Spirit Air Economy 20:27 - 19:18$ 369.40
United Airlines Economy #UA224722:55 - 05:03$ 487.92

Transportation from San Francisco to Chicago

Facts about the transport from San Francisco to Chicago

Cheapest Transport$500
Fastest Transport4h 13m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day8
Distance2791 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlaska Airlines, United Airlines

How to get from San Francisco to Chicago

Travelling between San Francisco and Chicago is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 540.65 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 499.76.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Chicago?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 56 hours to travel between San Francisco and Chicago depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between San Francisco and Chicago. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 13m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 2d 7h 50m to reach Chicago.

How much does it cost to get from San Francisco to Chicago?

Travelling between San Francisco and Chicago can be as cheap as USD 499.76 if you opt for a Alaska Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 540.65 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between San Francisco and Chicago ?

  • 8 from San Francisco to Chicago starting from 06:30 San Francisco Airport until 23:00 San Francisco Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from San Francisco to Chicago.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from San Francisco to Chicago, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 500.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between San Francisco and Chicago

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between San Francisco and Chicago

Transferz

What is the most popular transport to get from San Francisco to Chicago?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly