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How to get fromChicago to San Jose Airport (SJC)by plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to San Jose Airport (SJC) by plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    5h 59m
    $192–805

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    6h 32m
    $152–495

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    7h 39m
    $214–869

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tracy Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the train from Vasco Rd Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    2d 4h
    $420–744

  5. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway Orange-S
    2d 6h
    $775–1,589

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    7h 57m
    $218–460

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    8h 15m
    $158–330

  8. Drive 2,152.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to San Jose Airport (SJC)car car 2,152.7 mi
    33h 22m
    $393–568

Chicago to San Jose Airport (SJC) by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$775Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,844.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 5 times a day.

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