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How to get fromSan Jose to Northwestern Universityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Northwestern University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    6h 58m
    $136–612

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    7h 34m
    $118–492

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    2d 5h
    $511–847

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $771–1,640

  5. Drive 2,154.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Northwestern Universitycar car 2,154.6 mi
    33h 57m
    $394–568

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

    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
    7h 49m
    $153–622

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

    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
    7h 58m
    $200–440

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

    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
    8h 30m
    $142–310

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

    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
    10h 55m
    $189–702

San Jose to Northwestern University by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$771Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,860.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Northwestern University via Tucson, El Paso, El Paso, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, and Chicago in around 2d 5h.

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