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Chicago Airports: O'Hare and Midway
There are two major international airports serving the greater Chicago area. O'Hare International Airport, the fourth busiest airport in the world with more than sixty-six million travellers per year, is located at 10000 West O'Hare Avenue, just nineteen miles north-west of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located at 5600 South Cicero Avenue, just eleven miles south-west of the city's centre. The two airports are serviced by most major domestic airlines and many of the largest international air passenger carriers, offering direct and connecting flights to cities across the country and around the world. Visit ebookers when you're ready to begin your travel planning to get access to some of the most affordable air fares available.
Parking at the Chicago Airports
O'Hare and Midway both offer a variety of parking options, including hourly, daily, short-term, long-term, and economy parking. Expect to pay between $14 and $53 per day at Midway airport, plus city and country taxes. O'Hare offers rates of $9 to $53 per day for parking. The $9 rate is offered in the economy lot, which also offers free shuttle service to and from the airport. There are several hotels that offer stay-and-park options near both airports as well as off-site lots that also offer free shuttle service to and from the airports.
Ground Transportation in Chicago
The most affordable airport transportation options are the CTL "L" train or the Pace bus. Both offer scheduled service to and from the airports for just a few dollars. You can also hop on the Metra North Central Service train to get to O'Hare. Taxis are plentiful in the Chicago area. Expect to pay between $35 and $40 to get to O'Hare from downtown Chicago and $25 to $30 to Midway. Once you've figured out your ground transportation in Chicago, visit ebookers to reserve your rental car at your final destination.
Restaurants at Chicago Airports
Midway airport offers a variety of eating places throughout the terminals and in the airport's food court. You'll be able to grab a bite at eateries such as Hudson's Euro Café, Get Snacked, and Manny's Express. At O'Hare, you'll have even more options. You can grab a pretzel at Auntie Anne's, get a cup of java at Berghoff Café, indulge in tasty baked goods at Brioche Doree, or get a healthy smoothie at B-Smooth. If you prefer to nosh before you arrive at the airport, you'll find plenty of diners, cafes, and coffee shops surrounding each of the airports in and around the Chicago suburbs.
Fly to San Francisco
Visitors to the Californian city of San Francisco will find plenty to keep them occupied during their stay. San Francisco has more than its fair share of world famous tourist attractions, meaning that it is a popular destination for travellers from across the globe.
Flights to San Francisco International Airport mean easy access to the city centre which is located around 13 miles north of the airport, and you can travel from there to downtown San Francisco using the bus and train links. Car hire is also available from a selection of providers in the terminal buildings. Taxis and van shares are other options.
San Francisco has some truly iconic landmarks. One of the most well known is Golden Gate Bridge. The huge structure stretches across the water and is at its most majestic when the area is covered with fog, which frequently happens in the summer months. Alcatraz is another must-see tourist attraction that can be accessed either by ferry or helicopter. A ride on one of the famous cable cars is also essential for visitors, who can explore the city using the historic transport network.
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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, 21 Mar | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£190 |
| Return Mon, 25 Mar | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, 14 Mar | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£183 |
| Return Thu, 21 Mar | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, 14 Mar | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£183 |
| Return Thu, 21 Mar | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, 11 Apr | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£183 |
| Return Mon, 15 Apr | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, 17 Apr | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£183 |
| Return Wed, 24 Apr | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, 17 Apr | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£183 |
| Return Wed, 24 Apr | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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May
Cheapest weekend flights in May from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, 2 May | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£184 |
| Return Mon, 6 May | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in May from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, 11 May | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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£183 |
| Return Wed, 15 May | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in May from Chicago to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, 14 May | Chicago (ORD) | San Francisco (SFO) |
|
£215 |
| Return Tue, 21 May | San Francisco (SFO) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
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Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles
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O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from ORD to SFO
Terminal Carriers Terminal 1 US Airways, United Airlines Terminal 3 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin America
Airports in San Francisco CA, US
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San Francisco Int'l airport (SFO)
Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from CHI to SFO
Terminal Carriers Terminal 2 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin America Terminal 3 US Airways, United Airlines
Aircraft Options
Aircraft options between Chicago and San Francisco
| Equipment | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Boeing 737-700 Passenger | United Airlines, US Airways |
| Boeing 757-200 Passenger | US Airways, United Airlines |
| Boeing 757-300 Passenger | United Airlines, US Airways |
| Boeing 737-900 Passenger | United Airlines, US Airways |
| Boeing 777 | United Airlines, US Airways |
| Airbus Industrie A319 | US Airways, United Airlines, Virgin America |
| Boeing 737-800 Passenger | American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways |
| Airbus Industrie A320 | US Airways, United Airlines, Virgin America |
Flight facts
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- 22 direct flights are operating from Chicago to San Francisco today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 42m.
- United Airlines flight 859 (01:00 GMT, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to San Francisco.
- American Airlines flight 1711 (14:10 GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to San Francisco.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to San Francisco (United Airlines flight 1193, Boeing 757-300 Passenger) takes 4h 33m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to San Francisco (American Airlines flight 1341, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 50m.
- Flights from Midway Airport (MDW), O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Int'l airport (SFO) are available for this route.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Chicago to San Francisco
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| CHI | SFO | Thu, 11 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr | £183 |
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| CHI | SFO | Thu, 11 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr | £183 |
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| CHI | SFO | Tue, 30 Apr - Wed, 8 May | £191 |
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| CHI | SFO | Sat, 11 May - Wed, 15 May | £192 |
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| CHI | SFO | Sat, 11 May - Wed, 15 May | £197 |
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| CHI | SFO | Thu, 11 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr | £284 |
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| CHI | SFO | Thu, 21 Feb - Sat, 23 Feb | £487 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sun, Feb 17, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| United Airlines | UA859 | ORD | 07:02 | SFO | 09:47 | 319 | 4hr 45min |
| US Airways | US6286 | ORD | 07:02 | SFO | 09:47 | 319 | 4hr 45min |
| American Airlines | AA1341 | ORD | 07:05 | SFO | 09:55 | 738 | 4hr 50min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1339 | ORD | 07:05 | SFO | 09:55 | 738 | 4hr 50min |
| United Airlines | UA753 | ORD | 09:10 | SFO | 12:00 | 319 | 4hr 50min |
| US Airways | US6079 | ORD | 09:10 | SFO | 12:00 | 319 | 4hr 50min |
| US Airways | US6770 | ORD | 09:55 | SFO | 12:38 | 320 | 4hr 43min |
| American Airlines | AA1811 | ORD | 10:25 | SFO | 13:10 | 738 | 4hr 45min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1520 | ORD | 10:25 | SFO | 13:10 | 738 | 4hr 45min |
| United Airlines | UA73 | ORD | 11:05 | SFO | 13:50 | 738 | 4hr 45min |
| United Airlines | UA370 | ORD | 12:15 | SFO | 15:05 | 320 | 4hr 50min |
| US Airways | US6279 | ORD | 12:15 | SFO | 15:05 | 320 | 4hr 50min |
| Virgin America | VX205 | ORD | 14:10 | SFO | 16:55 | 320 | 4hr 45min |
| American Airlines | AA1693 | ORD | 14:55 | SFO | 17:30 | 738 | 4hr 35min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1046 | ORD | 14:55 | SFO | 17:30 | 738 | 4hr 35min |
| United Airlines | UA255 | ORD | 15:23 | SFO | 17:55 | 752 | 4hr 32min |
| US Airways | US6715 | ORD | 15:23 | SFO | 17:55 | 752 | 4hr 32min |
| United Airlines | UA394 | ORD | 16:23 | SFO | 19:03 | 320 | 4hr 40min |
| US Airways | US6517 | ORD | 16:23 | SFO | 19:03 | 320 | 4hr 40min |
| American Airlines | AA1661 | ORD | 16:25 | SFO | 19:10 | 738 | 4hr 45min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Sat 16 | Sun 17 | Mon 18 | Tue 19 | Wed 20 | Thu 21 | Fri 22 |
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5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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4 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
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0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |