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How to get fromChicago to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, 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
    6h 25m
    $196–808

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 40m
    $138–305

  3. Bus

    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 Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $342–673

  4. 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 7h
    $776–1,587

  5. Drive 2,154.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Santa Claracar car 2,154.1 mi
    33h 24m
    $394–568

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    6h 57m
    $156–498

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 22m
    $198–435

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    8h 3m
    $216–883

Chicago to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,849.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 4h.

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