Chicago to San Francisco Flight Tickets
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About Chicago - San Francisco Flights
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Chicago has 6 airports, while San Francisco has 1 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Chicago - San Francisco Flight Summary
Cheaper tickets are usually available on weekdays and with early bookings.
Chicago and San Francisco - Airport Transportation
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: You can reach the airport in 40-45 minutes by taking the CTA Blue Line train from downtown Chicago. Services run every 5-15 minutes and operate 24 hours a day.
Bus: You can reach the airport by taking buses departing from downtown bus stops (e.g., around Union Station). The journey takes approximately 45-60 minutes, with buses departing every 15-30 minutes.
Taxi: Transportation from downtown Chicago to O'Hare by taxi is possible. The journey takes 30-60 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Airport App-Based Rides (Uber/Lyft): You can reach O'Hare from downtown via Uber or Lyft. You can request a ride through the app and board at designated pickup points.
Car Rental: You can reach the airport by renting a car from rental offices located in the city center. Information on rental procedures can be obtained from rental offices at the airport.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
From Airport to City Center
Metro (BART): You can reach the BART by taking the AirTrain from SFO Airport to the Garage G/BART station. It takes approximately 28-40 minutes to reach downtown (Embarcadero or Powell Street). Services run every 15-20 minutes and operate all day (including weekends).
Bus (SamTrans): SamTrans bus lines 292, 397, and KX regularly depart from the airport terminals (Terminal 2, 3, and International Terminal). The journey to the Transbay Terminal or Market Street takes about 30-50 minutes. Buses depart every 15-30 minutes and operate 24 hours a day.
Shared Shuttle: You can travel to downtown using shared shuttle services from various companies at the terminal exits. These services are arranged every 15-30 minutes on demand and operate all day.
Taxi: You can take a taxi from the official taxi stands at the terminal exits. The journey to downtown takes between 25-45 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available every minute, 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft: You can call a vehicle via the app from Uber or Lyft pickup zones at the terminal exits. These services can also be preferred for transportation to downtown.