Journey information
Overview: Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL flight
Distance 1845 miles (2970 km) |
Average flight duration 8h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 4h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 00:08 |
Last flight 23:57 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL start from as low as $68 (€55) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $194 (€158) depending on the train type and class.
The cheapest and fastest flights from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$275
Average price
$790
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Flights per day
97
Distance
2970 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL will cost around $790 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $275.
Of the 97 flights that leave Emeryville, CA for Chicago, IL onFri, Nov 07, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct flights cover the 2970 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the longest flights will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
F93440 · F93174
F91230 · F93172
F94158 · F92146
F91448 · F91441
UA1346
UA2619
UA626
UA1482
UA249
UA1346Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €55, and a train costs an average of €112.
Distance: 1845 miles (2970 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€158 Average price Cheapest | €221 Average price | €164 Average price |
11h 37m Average total duration Fastest 8h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 54h 6m Average total duration 53h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58h 58m Average total duration 58h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL flights for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA626 | 10:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h18 | 3:03 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1342 · AS328 | 10:46 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h36 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1342 · AS538 | 10:46 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h38 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2428 · AS1493 | 10:48 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h11 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1302 · AS376 | 11:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h00 | 11:01 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS591 · AS380 · AS376 | 12:39 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h22 | 11:01 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS591 · AS328 | 12:39 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h43 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1346 | 12:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 4h20 | 5:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS758 · AS328 | 2:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h04 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS758 · AS265 | 2:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h07 | 8:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1482 | 2:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 4h17 | 6:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS525 · AS324 | 2:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h10 | 7:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS525 · AS3008 · AS328 | 2:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h23 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS525 · AS376 | 2:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h02 | 11:01 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 · AS328 | 3:37 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h45 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 · AS265 | 3:37 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h48 | 8:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 · AS429 | 3:37 AM San Francisco International Airport | 19h20 | 10:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3010 · AS1446 | 3:52 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h02 | 7:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS265 | 4:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 15h42 | 8:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS429 | 4:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h14 | 10:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS328 | 4:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h39 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA564 · UA1342 | 5:24 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h05 | 12:29 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2023 · AS324 | 5:49 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h20 | 7:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3452 · AS1446 | 5:58 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h56 | 7:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F91448 · F91441 | 6:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h18 | 4:41 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2097 | 6:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 4h20 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1870 · UA1775 | 6:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h46 | 3:31 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2761 | 7:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 4h23 | 11:41 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1083 · UA1775 | 7:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h11 | 3:31 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA249 | 7:44 AM San Francisco International Airport | 4h18 | 12:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA512 · UA2182 | 8:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h19 | 4:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2420 · UA2865 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h48 | 8:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1448 | 1:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h20 | 5:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
F94158 · F92146 | 1:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h03 | 3:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2614 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h23 | 6:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2091 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h24 | 6:24 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1829 · UA617 | 2:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h28 | 10:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F91230 · F93172 | 2:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h41 | 6:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1308 · AS1478 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h55 | 1:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1358 · UA1583 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h43 | 10:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2231 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h23 | 7:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1308 · AS1493 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h59 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2374 · UA1400 | 3:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h08 | 11:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5940 · UA2652 | 3:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h20 | 10:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1788 · UA646 | 3:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h52 | 11:08 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS410 | 4:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h40 | 3:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS3431 · AS410 | 4:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h40 | 3:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS68 · AS538 | 4:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h24 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS1407 · AS410 | 4:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h40 | 3:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3310 · AS1493 | 4:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h45 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3310 · AS1478 | 4:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h41 | 1:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1849 · UA2497 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h05 | 12:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA400 · UA1583 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h18 | 10:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4763 · UA5623 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h37 | 11:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1246 · UA274 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h38 | 11:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5560 · UA5904 | 4:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h37 | 11:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3351 · AS315 · AS410 | 4:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h11 | 3:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2243 | 4:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h20 | 8:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1678 · UA2148 | 4:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h47 | 1:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1483 · UA1779 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h25 | 2:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 · AS328 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 19h22 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 · AS538 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h24 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 · AS410 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h40 | 3:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA1382 | 5:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h49 | 10:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1032 · UA3467 | 5:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h28 | 12:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS705 · AS3028 · AS1493 | 5:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h08 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA336 · UA3597 | 6:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h38 | 2:13 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3490 · AS1493 | 6:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h24 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3490 · AS1478 | 6:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h20 | 1:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1557 | 6:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h20 | 10:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA336 · UA2059 | 6:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h12 | 12:47 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1048 · UA1383 | 6:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h21 | 2:12 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1164 · UA1318 | 6:54 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h36 | 1:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA611 · UA706 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h19 | 2:19 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2115 · UA1686 | 7:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h54 | 1:57 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2177 · UA1779 | 7:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h20 | 2:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2292 · AS585 · AS538 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h15 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1326 · UA1990 | 7:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h49 | 1:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2267 · UA1209 | 7:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h06 | 2:18 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1387 · UA787 | 7:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h02 | 3:17 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS3365 · AS538 | 7:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h55 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS1312 · AS1493 | 7:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h30 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS376 | 7:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h32 | 11:01 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS2249 · AS538 | 7:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h55 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3305 · AS3035 · AS538 | 7:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h55 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS580 · AS328 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h42 | 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS580 · AS410 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h00 | 3:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS580 · AS538 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h44 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3473 · AS1493 | 7:41 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h18 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3361 · AS3363 · AS538 | 9:11 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h13 | 6:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2436 | 9:11 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h34 | 1:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1354 · UA1738 | 9:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h31 | 5:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1498 · UA212 | 9:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h34 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2619 | 9:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h12 | 1:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Chicago Air and Water Show, an exhilarating display of military and civilian aircraft performing daring maneuvers over Lake Michigan
- Lollapalooza, a massive music festival featuring top artists across multiple genres in Grant Park
- Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary event celebrating the city's vibrant food scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a lively atmosphere with various festivals and pleasant weather.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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