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

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

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

    best
    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 27m
    $184–290

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

    cheapest
    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 27m
    $122–518

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 2h
    $396–609

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $1,300–2,100

  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 Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    7h 1m
    $168–763

  7. 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 21m
    $184–430

  8. 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 5m
    $182–768

  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 21m
    $226–878

Chicago to Berkeley by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,888.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown Berkeley via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $1,300–2,100 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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