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Chicago to Santa Clara

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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 San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

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
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
Train from Sacramento to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
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 Montclair
Ave. Duration:
38h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$103.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Santa Clara is to fly and Caltrain which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Santa Clara is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at El Camino & Lincoln via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transit Center, 285 S East End Ave - Pomona and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Chicago to Santa Clara?

The distance between Chicago and Santa Clara is 2974 km. The road distance is 3475.7 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Santa Clara without a car is to train and BART which takes 2 days 7h and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Chicago to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Santa Clara bus from?

Chicago to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Santa Clara?

The best way to get from Chicago to Santa Clara is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Chicago to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Chicago to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Santa Clara?

Santa Clara is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 19:55 in Chicago and 17:55 in Santa Clara.

Can I drive from Chicago to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Santa Clara is 3476 km. It takes approximately 33h 6m to drive from Chicago to Santa Clara.

Which airlines fly from Midway International Airport Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport?

Southwest Airlines offers flights from Midway International Airport Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 600+ hotels available in Santa Clara. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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