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How to get fromBerkeley to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Berkeley to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    6h 24m
    $156–712

  2. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    7h
    $103–438

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $192–463

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $160–500

  5. Drive 2,116 mi

    1. Drive from Berkeley to Chicagocar car 2,116 mi
    32h 43m
    $387–558

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    6h 37m
    $143–618

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    7h 44m
    $132–567

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    9h 18m
    $202–841

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    9h 32m
    $142–591

Berkeley to Chicago by subway and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from North Berkeley to Chicago Bus Station via El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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