Train Chicago IL - San Francisco CA

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Travel information

Train Ticket Price: $167
Avg. Train Duration: 53h
Train Companies: Amtrak
Daily Trains: 8
Trains depart from: Chicago
Trains arrive in: San Francisco

Information about the train from Chicago to San Francisco. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Chicago to San Francisco. Best of all, getting from Chicago to San Francisco is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $167. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database there is a direct train route between Chicago and San Francisco. Book now to not miss out! Take a look at the available schedules and use the calendar to choose your preferred travel date(s).

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Tickets and schedules

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

53h

$325

Amtrak

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

53h

$167

Amtrak

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

68h 40m

$439

Amtrak

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

68h 40m

$230

Amtrak

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

54h 50m

$197

Amtrak

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

57h 5m

$188

Amtrak

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

57h 5m

$415

Amtrak

Chicago Station

San Francisco Station

54h 50m

$382

Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Chicago to San Francisco?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Chicago to San Francisco we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $167 and the most expensive one to go to San Francisco is approximately $439. .

What time is the first train from Chicago?

The first train leaves at 14:00 from Chicago and costs $325 while the last one arriving at San Francisco costs $382 and it is at 19:50.

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

How far is Chicago from San Francisco?

The approximate distance between the two places is 3463 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 53h.

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