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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to San Jose

Composite routes from Chicago to San Jose

Cheapest
33 h 5 min
Car
3477 km.
from $191
Fastest
4 h 8 min
Plane
Other
2 d 6 h 23 min
2958 km.
from $668.12
7 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
2957 km.
from $285.23
7 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
2957 km.
from $173.38
7 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
2957 km.
from $238.60

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$478.26

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$304.35
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
manager@hoangbus.com
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to San Jose is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Chicago and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Chicago to San Jose?

The distance between Chicago and San Jose is 2970 km. The road distance is 3475.5 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to San Jose without a car is to train and BART which takes 2 days 6h and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to San Jose?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chicago to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to San Jose train from?

Chicago to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to San Jose?

The best way to get from Chicago to San Jose is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Jose?

San Jose is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 18:16 in Chicago and 16:16 in San Jose.

Where does the Chicago to San Jose train arrive?

Chicago to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Chicago to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to San Jose is 3476 km. It takes approximately 33h 5m to drive from Chicago to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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