Amtrak from Chicago to San Francisco: Cheapest train tickets

Amtrak tickets to San Francisco costs between $178 and USD 291.00 each seat.

This $178 train leaves at 14:00 from Chicago train station at Chicago (Union Station), Illinois.

On the contrary, the train leaving at 14:50 have the most expensive ticket to San Francisco for about USD 291.00.

During holidays and peak seasons fares are generally higher.

The train traveling average length from Chicago to San Francisco is around 6h 44m.

Getting Amtrak fastest train from Chicago, you probably arrive in about 2h 10m in San Francisco.

Amtrak does not normally guarantee connections of less than 60 minutes.

Usually 90 minutes between arriving long-distance trains and local trains in the Northeast Corridor.

Sure! But there are several rules you have to comply with and be aware of, so your beloved pet will be able to come with you.

- Dogs and cats up to 20 pounds

- You need to make a prior reservation. There's a maximum of five pets per train, and they're limited to one pet per customer.

- The trip is limited to 7 (seven) hours of total travel time. Multi-ride tickets aren’t allowed.

- The pet carrier you bring can be hard or soft-sided but has to be leakproof and well ventilated for comfort and safety. Maximum weight: 20 pounds. Maximum size: 19" long x 14" wide x 10.5" high.

- Also, the carrier has to be big enough so the pet is able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides.

- Is allowed in Coach class, but not in First class, non-Acela Business class, bedroom accommodations, or food service cars.

- It’s mandatory to sign a Pet Release and Indemnification Agreement for each travel segment.

- It must be at least eight weeks old, odorless, harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel.

There are two options for purchasing tickets during the trip, is using cash or credit card.

All tickets purchased onboard include a service fee built into the fare and payment must be in cash. Who chose to purchase using a credit card must call the contact center at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) to complete their payment.

But stay aware that is used in limited situations. For example, when you pay for your tickets in advance of travel and your departure station is closed at the time of departure and no other delivery option exists.

Note that Amtrak have different policies regarding fare types and changes. Find more information on Amtrak page.

For this trip to San Francisco, you can get on board at Chicago (Union Station), Illinois.

Moreover, get off the train at San Francisco, California, 5885 Horton St.

Most Amtrak stations in major cities, and many other stations across the country, are accessible to passengers with a disability.

Call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information regarding the accessibility of the stations on your itinerary.

The first train time to San Francisco is at 13:55.

The last departure time from Chicago is at 15:05.

On average you find 13 daily Amtrak Chicago to San Francisco schedules.

Usually, there are 91 train departures every week on this route.

Amtrak operates a large fleet to San Francisco.

It is an average of 13 departures per day and 390 trips every month.

Amtrak offer a total of 13 train schedules to San Francisco.

Compare all available fares that vary according to comfort, ticket promotions, and availability.

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Keep in mind that in all train departure times from Chicago have different ticket prices based on fare options.

What is shown on the list is the cheapest fare type still available if Saver, Value, Flexible or Premium.

On this trip, tickets are available starting on $178 and this is the lower trip price you can get on 2024-06-18.

Book your train tickets 14 days in advance with Saver Fares for 20% discount.

On searching for San Francisco cheap tickets it may apply. In many routes across the country this is the best method to get trip discounts.

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