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Palo Alto to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$562.00

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$344.86
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$268.23
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$332.09

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$536.45
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$830.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$58.75–$281.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$83.02–$357.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.86–$281.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$549.22

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$171.37
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$549.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$434.27
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$160.65

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$70.25

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Millbrae to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.13–$15.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Indio Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
36h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.73–$766.36
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.82–$191.59

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Indio
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.18–$140.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Chicago is to fly which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct flight between Palo Alto and Chicago?

Yes, there are direct flights between Palo Alto and Chicago; these take 4h 5m and cost $54.35 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Palo Alto to Chicago?

The distance between Palo Alto and Chicago is 3029 km. The road distance is 3476.3 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Chicago without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Palo Alto to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Chicago train from?

Palo Alto to Chicago train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Bus or fly from Palo Alto to Chicago?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Palo Alto. It is currently 22:59 in Palo Alto and 00:59 in Chicago.

Where does the Palo Alto to Chicago train arrive?

Palo Alto to Chicago train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Chicago is 3476 km. It takes approximately 33h 11m to drive from Palo Alto to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
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