What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Chicago is to fly which costs $100 - $440 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from North Point St & Stockton St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Pier 39 and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Beach St & Stockton St and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Montgomery Street and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Pier 39 to Chicago?

The distance between Pier 39 and Chicago is 1892 miles. The road distance is 2138 miles.

How do I travel from Pier 39 to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $180 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Pier 39 to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Pier 39 to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Chicago bus from?

Pier 39 to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Chicago train from?

Pier 39 to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from Pier 39 to Chicago?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $490 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $150 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Pier 39 to Chicago bus arrive?

Pier 39 to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

Where does the Pier 39 to Chicago train arrive?

Pier 39 to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Pier 39 to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Chicago is 2138 miles. It takes approximately 32h 56m to drive from Pier 39 to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 446+ hotels available in Chicago.

Pier 39 to Chicago - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 7 ways to get from Pier 39 to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SFO - MDW
6h 39m
$143–619
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SFO - ORD
7h 2m
$103–439
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 2h
$180–486
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2d 6h
$156–1,508
Drive 2,125.6 mi
1. Drive from Pier 39 to Chicagocar 2,125.6 mi
32h 56m
$388–561
Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OAK - MDW
6h 46m
$158–715
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SJC - ORD
8h 18m
$134–570

Pier 39 to Chicago by foot and bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 1,880.6 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Chicago Bus Station via North Point St & Stockton St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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