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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMDW - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 55m
    $170–545

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeORD - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 18m
    $150–455

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 3h
    $271–571

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RichmondtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    2d 6h
    $219–2,170

  5. Drive 2,126 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Alcatrazcar2,126 mi
    32h 46m
    $388–561

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeMDW - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 55m
    $244–911

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeMDW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 25m
    $250–916

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeORD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 51m
    $210–766

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    10h 55m
    $272–942

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    11h 17m
    $242–792

Chicago to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Alcatraz. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Alcatraz via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 3h.

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