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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Pier 39 by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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)plane plane MDW - SFO
    7h 8m
    $134–619

  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)plane plane ORD - SFO
    7h 32m
    $98–409

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $645–1,393

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $438–854

  5. Drive 2,125.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pier 39car car 2,125.4 mi
    32h 54m
    $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)plane plane MDW - OAK
    7h 18m
    $258–1,215

  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 36m
    $304–1,420

  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)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    9h 7m
    $214–970

  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 13m
    $300–1,362

Chicago to Pier 39 by train, subway, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$645Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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