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How to get fromChicago to Golden Gate Bridgeby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Golden Gate Bridge by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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

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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 ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    8h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    2d 3h

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    2d 6h

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    8h 19m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    8h 18m

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    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 Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    9h 33m

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

    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 Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    9h 55m

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    11h 13m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Golden Gate Bridge. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to Golden Gate Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Golden Gate Bridge via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 3h.

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