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

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San Francisco to Chicago/Waukegan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,843 mi 3h 33m nonstop +2h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and UGN, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to UGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
SAT ~6h 42m TUS ~7h 29m IAD ~8h 8m CLT ~8h 23m PVR ~8h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → UGN
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
UGN → SFO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

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 33m.
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.

Facts

SFO–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,843 mi / 2,965 km
Flight time3h 33m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: UGN
Full nameWaukegan National Airport
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take approximately 3h 33m. The route covers 1,843 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to UGN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, TUS, IAD, CLT and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,843 miles (2,965 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SAT.