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Cheap train tickets from Chicago to San Francisco, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Cheapest

€458

Average

€458

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

03:05PM66h15

Union Station

09:20AMSan Francisco, CA

€4581One-way

2 transfers

Train schedule from Chicago to San Francisco, CA

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 1

Amtrak

03:05PM68h15

Union Station

09:20AMSan Francisco, CA

2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Chicago to San Francisco, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Fastest Journey

2d 20 h 15 m

Average

2d 20 h 15 m

Trains per day

Distance

2983 km

It's difficult to get from Chicago to San Francisco, CA without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

03:05PM68h15

Union Station

09:20AMSan Francisco, CA

€4581One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Chicago to San Francisco, CA

	Distance	1849 miles (2983 km)
	Average train ticket price	$396 (€353)
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Chicago to San Francisco, CA cover the 1849 miles (2983 km) long trip with our travel partners like Amtrak. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $224 (€199), but the average price of train tickets is $396 (€353).

Train providers: Amtrak from Chicago to San Francisco, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from Chicago to San Francisco, CA from $224 (€199) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from Chicago to San Francisco, CA.

Cheapest Price: $224

FAQs: Trains from Chicago to San Francisco, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Chicago to San Francisco, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago to San Francisco, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Chicago to San Francisco, CA can start from as little as $224 (€199) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Chicago to San Francisco, CA is $396 (€353); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

Take the Chicago to San Francisco, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Chicago to San Francisco, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a train from Chicago to San Francisco, CA is February.

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