Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2d 17 h 51 m
Average
3d 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
2957 km
Of the 3 trains that leave San Jose, CA for Chicago every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 1833 miles (2956 km) | |
Average train duration | 54 h 40 min | |
Average train ticket price | $266 (€234) | |
Direct train | Yes | |
Train providers | Amtrak |
Trains from San Jose, CA to Chicago cover the 1833 miles (2956 km) long journey taking on average 54 h 40 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $266 (€234), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $266 (€234).
Amtrak trains will get you from San Jose, CA to Chicago from $266 (€234). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between San Jose, CA and Chicago, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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