San Francisco to Chicago/Waukegan (SFO–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Chicago/Waukegan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,843 mi 3h 44m nonstop +2h ahead

SFO–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → UGN
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
UGN → SFO
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric SFO→UGN SJC→UGN
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 37m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Waukegan National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · UGN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,843 mi / 2,965 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,843 mi / 2,965 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,843 miles.
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from UGN to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to UGN

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to UGN is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,843 miles (2,965 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).