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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

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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 40m
    $104–419

  2. 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 Vallejo Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 1h
    $194–483

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $160–1,600

  4. Drive 2,115.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Berkeleycar car 2,115.4 mi
    32h 43m
    $387–558

  5. 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 13m
    $216–962

  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 33m
    $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 19m
    $242–1,018

  8. 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)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    9h 39m
    $212–892

  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 29m
    $272–1,142

Chicago to Berkeley by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $160–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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