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How to get fromSan Jose to Benton Harborby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Benton Harbor by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $184–680

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $152–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $400–773

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    2d 9h
    $803–1,702

  5. Drive 2,235.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Benton Harborcar car 2,235.1 mi
    34h 49m
    $408–590

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $201–690

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    9h 54m
    $258–538

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    10h 12m
    $175–375

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    12h 49m
    $239–824

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,938.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Benton Harbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Benton Harbor via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Benton Harbor via Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 2d 9h.

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