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Cheapest prices ($80 One Way, $168 Round Trip) found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago

4 out of 5
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL
The price is $114 per night from May 29 to May 30
$114
per night
May 29 - May 30
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
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"Stay was okay for a night !"

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Freehand Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

2 out of 5
65 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL
The price is $124 per night from May 29 to May 30
$124
per night
May 29 - May 30
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.4/10 (1,676 reviews)
"The front desk staff were very helpful. The breakfast served was varied and tasty. The room was quite small but it was modern & convenient."

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL
The price is $62 per night from May 29 to May 30
$62
per night
May 29 - May 30
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,179 reviews)
"Awesome place"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
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Fly From San Francisco to Chicago

Origin
San Francisco
Destination
Chicago
Number of Daily Flights
83
Earliest Flight Departure Date
Jun 4
Latest Flight Departure Date
Jun 5
Popular Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago

If you fly from San Francisco to Chicago, you will find quite a contrast between the hilly city of San Francisco and the flat city of Chicago. Dependable transportation will make it easy for you to visit all of Chicago's nearby attractions.

It is best to rent a car at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), then you can head over to Lake Park to get some fresh air. You can relax in the gazebo or stroll along the path next to Lake Opeka. When you have spent enough time enjoying nature, take your car into the city to see the sights.

Key Facts

If you want to spend some time near the airport, before heading into the city, you can visit Frank Lloyd Wright's studio and home in Oak Park. There you will be able to see Wright's drafting room in the studio. The Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview can easily be reached by car. The museum features interactive exhibits, such as an art exhibit where children can paint and play with clay.

Hints and Tips

The flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago takes approximately four and a half hours. Visit the Chicago History Museum to learn about the city's transformation from a frontier town, into a bustling metropolis.

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.