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Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
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 Santa Clara Amtrak to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$65.22
Train from Emeryville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96

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:
$119.57–$706.52
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$163.04

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:
$92.39–$119.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Chicago is to Caltrain and fly which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Clara to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Chicago?

The distance between Santa Clara and Chicago is 2977 km. The road distance is 3478.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Chicago 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 Santa Clara to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Santa Clara to Chicago, including transfers.

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

Santa Clara to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Clara to Chicago?

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 7m 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 $239.13 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 10h.

What is the time difference between Santa Clara and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Santa Clara. It is currently 00:29 in Santa Clara and 02:29 in Chicago.

Where does the Santa Clara to Chicago train arrive?

Santa Clara to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Chicago is 3479 km. It takes approximately 33h 10m to drive from Santa Clara to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Clara to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

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