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How to get fromSan Rafael to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOAK - MDW
    6h 41m
    $163–707

  2. 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)planeSFO - ORD
    7h 41m
    $124–466

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center 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
    $206–578

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $207–1,611

  5. Drive 2,122 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Chicagocar2,122 mi
    32h 40m
    $388–560

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSFO - MDW
    7h 18m
    $154–636

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSJC - MDW
    8h 35m
    $178–727

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    9h 57m
    $156–600

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    9h 48m
    $196–800

San Rafael to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Chicago Bus Station via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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