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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    6h 53m
    $236–1,112

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    7h 32m
    $98–409

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $650–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 6h
    $424–855

  5. Drive 2,115.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Berkeleycar car 2,115.4 mi
    32h 43m
    $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)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    7h 8m
    $134–569

  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)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    8h 2m
    $282–1,318

  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)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    8h 38m
    $202–918

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

    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
    9h 9m
    $288–1,263

Chicago to Berkeley by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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