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How to get fromChampaign to San Joseby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to San Jose by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CMI - SJC
    8h 31m
    $171–675

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $408–632

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 7h
    $1,233–1,948

  4. Drive  2,153.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to San Josecar car 2,153.3 mi
    33h 33m
    $393–568

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    9h 30m
    $237–853

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    9h 57m
    $177–603

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 40m
    $186–426

Champaign to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,821.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to San Jose Diridon Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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