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How to get fromChicago to Pier 39by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Pier 39 by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    7h 41m
    $104–429

  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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $190–490

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $198–2,067

  4. Drive 2,125.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pier 39car car 2,125.4 mi
    32h 54m
    $388–561

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    7h 34m
    $134–569

  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 33m
    $228–1,015

  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 Embarcaderosubway subway
    8h 48m
    $264–1,220

  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
    10h 39m
    $216–896

  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
    10h 29m
    $286–1,246

Chicago to Pier 39 by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pier 39 via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St, and North Point St & Stockton St in around 2d 2h.

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