How to Travel from
San Jose to Illinois
by Route or Car
Six ways to Travel from San Jose to Illinois
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 375 km)
32 h 12 min
3375 km.
from $185
Other
Train
2 d 6 h 29 min
2816 km.
from $550.91
Bus
2 d 8 h 10 min
2817 km.
from $666.68
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
6 h 48 min
2816 km.
from $173.15
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
7 h 6 min
2816 km.
from $238.37
Train, Plane (Train to Sacramento International Airport)
9 h 30 min
2816 km.
from $302.83
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:
$140.33–$574.06
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$1,148.12
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$344.44
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$369.95
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$280.65
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$420.98
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$892.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$548.54
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$357.19
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$280.65
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$59.96–$293.41
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$357.19
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$625.09
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06
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:
$153.08–$446.49
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.58
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.62
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
Train from Emeryville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$191.35
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Illinois?
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Illinois is to Caltrain and fly which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 6h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Illinois?
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 .
Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Illinois?
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
Is there a direct train between San Jose and Illinois?
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
How far is it from San Jose to Illinois?
The distance between San Jose and Illinois is 2970 km. The road distance is 3477.8 km.
How do I travel from San Jose to Illinois without a car?
The best way to get from San Jose to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $184.78 - $760.87 .
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Illinois?
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from San Jose to Illinois, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Jose to Illinois bus from?
San Jose to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Where do I catch the San Jose to Illinois train from?
San Jose to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Illinois?
The best way to get from San Jose to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $184.78 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 8h.
Where does the San Jose to Illinois bus arrive?
San Jose to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Illinois?
Illinois is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 09:40 in San Jose and 11:40 in Illinois.
Where does the San Jose to Illinois train arrive?
San Jose to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Can I drive from San Jose to Illinois?
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Illinois is 3478 km. It takes approximately 33h 7m to drive from San Jose to Illinois.
How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Illinois?
Book your San Jose to Illinois train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to Illinois?
Book your San Jose to Illinois bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Illinois?
There are seven+ hotels available in Illinois. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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