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How to get fromChicago to Berkeleyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Berkeley by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeMDW - OAK
    6h 59m
    $166–712

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    7h 33m
    $98–389

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Vallejo Transit Centerbus
    2d 2h
    $191–412

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to EmeryvilletrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $210–1,200

  5. Drive 2,115.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Berkeleycar2,115.4 mi
    32h 34m
    $387–558

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMDW - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    7h 14m
    $114–469

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

    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 Downtown Berkeleysubway
    8h 18m
    $182–768

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

    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 Downtown Berkeleysubway
    8h 38m
    $152–668

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    9h 15m
    $212–839

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    9h 32m
    $282–399

Chicago to Berkeley by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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