How to Travel from
Illinois to Palo Alto
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from Illinois to Palo Alto
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 375 km)
32 h 17 min
3375 km.
from $185
Other
Bus
2 d 12 h 13 min
2835 km.
from $712.99
Train, Plane
8 h 54 min
2835 km.
from $197.85
Bus, Plane (Fly Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport)
8 h 52 min
2835 km.
from $307.84
Bus, Plane (Fly Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport)
11 h 5 min
2835 km.
from $220.23
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:
$89.17–$560.50
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$573.24
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$305.73
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$356.68
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$369.42
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$547.76
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$891.70
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$292.99
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$292.99
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$624.19
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.37
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$522.28
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$471.33
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$484.07
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.35
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$828.01
Train operators
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:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Springfield to St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Sacramento to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$15.29
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair
Ave. Duration:
38h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01
Tufesa
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$121.02
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Palo Alto?
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Palo Alto is to fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 7h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Palo Alto?
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Palo Alto?
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at El Camino & Churchill 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 12h.
Is there a direct train between Illinois and Palo Alto?
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
How far is it from Illinois to Palo Alto?
The distance between Illinois and Palo Alto is 3030 km. The road distance is 3473.8 km.
How do I travel from Illinois to Palo Alto without a car?
The best way to get from Illinois to Palo Alto without a car is to train and BART which takes 2 days 7h and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from Illinois to Palo Alto?
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Illinois to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Illinois to Palo Alto bus from?
Illinois to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Illinois to Palo Alto train from?
Illinois to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Bus or fly from Illinois to Palo Alto?
The best way to get from Illinois to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 12h.
Where does the Illinois to Palo Alto bus arrive?
Illinois to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Illinois and Palo Alto?
Palo Alto is 2h behind Illinois. It is currently 01:53 in Illinois and 23:53 in Palo Alto.
Where does the Illinois to Palo Alto train arrive?
Illinois to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Can I drive from Illinois to Palo Alto?
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Palo Alto is 3474 km. It takes approximately 33h 9m to drive from Illinois to Palo Alto.
Where can I stay near Palo Alto?
There are 588+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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