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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Rafael to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    6h 41m
    $193–857

  2. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    7h 5m
    $114–407

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $657–1,411

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $441–859

  5. Drive 2,122 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Chicagocar car 2,122 mi
    32h 49m
    $388–560

  6. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    6h 44m
    $174–687

  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 subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    8h 24m
    $218–977

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

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    9h 52m
    $141–615

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

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    9h 43m
    $221–965

San Rafael to Chicago by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$657Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,400 and the journey takes 2d 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Chicago Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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