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Santa Cruz 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:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$978.26

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$293.48
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$315.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$239.13
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$358.70

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:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

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:
$70.65–$304.35
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$304.35

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

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:
$173.91–$489.13
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:
$130.43–$380.43
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$467.39

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:
$7.61–$9.78

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:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$163.04

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:
$29.35–$97.83

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Chicago is to bus and Caltrain and fly which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $92.39 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Chicago?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Chicago is 3032 km. The road distance is 3526 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Chicago without a car is to bus and BART and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $195.65 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Santa Cruz to Chicago, including transfers.

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

Santa Cruz to Chicago bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Chicago bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Chicago bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Santa Cruz. It is currently 01:55 in Santa Cruz and 03:55 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Chicago is 3526 km. It takes approximately 33h 41m to drive from Santa Cruz to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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