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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, train, bus, taxi, 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)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 47m
    $182–667

  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)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 11m
    $146–457

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    2d 6h
    $729–1,508

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Palo Alto Transit Center to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    2d 10h
    $539–937

  5. Drive 2,126 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Alcatrazcar car 2,126 mi
    32h 55m
    $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)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 51m
    $306–1,263

  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)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 9m
    $352–1,468

  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)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 46m
    $262–1,018

  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)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 46m
    $350–1,415

Chicago to Alcatraz by train, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$729Cheapest 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 train from Chicago Union Station to Alcatraz via Richmond, Richmond, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 6h.

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