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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMDW - SFO
    7h
    $112–467

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeORD - SFO
    7h 19m
    $96–387

  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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $185–423

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RichmondtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $213–1,207

  5. Drive 2,124.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Exploratoriumcar2,124.6 mi
    32h 43m
    $388–561

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeMDW - OAK
    7h
    $166–713

  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 Embarcaderosubway
    8h 33m
    $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 Embarcaderosubway
    8h 53m
    $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
    10h
    $214–841

  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
    10h 19m
    $284–401

Chicago to Exploratorium by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Exploratorium via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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