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$119 Find train tickets from San Francisco to Chicago

This is the cheapest price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a train from San Francisco to Chicago departing on 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all trains or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Book train tickets from San Francisco to Chicago

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular providers for trips from San Francisco to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these deals were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return train deals from San Francisco to Chicago

Recommended round-trip train tickets departing in the coming months from the most popular operators
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8:25 am - 2:39 pmEmeryville-
Chicago Union
52h 14mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 4:57 pmChicago Union-
Emeryville
52h 57mnonstop
$448Amtrak
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Sat, May 17 - Wed, May 21

Good to know

Average price (round-trip)

$448

Average price (one-way)

$131
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

Top tips for finding San Francisco to Chicago train tickets

  • 25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from San Francisco to Chicago for $469 or less.
  • You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel in the morning.

FAQs when traveling from San Francisco to Chicago by train

  • What train companies travel from San Francisco to Chicago?

    Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.

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