Train San Mateo CA - Chicago IL

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Travel information

Information about the train from San Mateo to Chicago. 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 San Mateo to Chicago. Best of all, getting from San Mateo to Chicago is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $179. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from San Mateo to Chicago is through Hayward. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

San Mateo
Hayward
Chicago
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Train towards San Francisco Caltrain Station San Mateo Station 6.7km 8m
Millbrae
Caltrain (1 (800) 660-4287)
Walk to Millbrae 0.0km 1m
Metro rail towards Richmond Millbrae 17.3km 18m
Balboa Park Station
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Metro rail towards Warm Springs/South Fremont Balboa Park Station 43.5km 47m
Hayward Station
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Walk to Hayward, CA, USA 0.8km 10m
Step 2

Hayward Station

Chicago Station

53h 24m

$334

Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

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

If you want to get cheap train tickets from San Mateo to Chicago we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $179 and the most expensive one to go to Chicago is approximately $334. .Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: San Mateo -> Hayward

What time is the first train from San Mateo?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
San Mateo -> Hayward: -
Hayward -> Chicago: 07:26

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.

Why do I see more than one step on the route San Mateo - Chicago?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- San Mateo -> Hayward
2.- Hayward -> Chicago

How far is San Mateo from Chicago?

The approximate distance between the two places is 3463 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 54h 48m (plus the time it takes to you to make: San Mateo -> Hayward).

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