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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $112. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 58h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $112, and a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 1837 miles (2957 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$279 Average price | $266 Average price Cheapest |
59h 57m Average total duration 59h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59h 21m Average total duration Fastest 58h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL costing on average $279 (€279).
A bus is $76 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL costing on average $341 (€341).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 58h 51m.
Train takes on average 59h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL
How to get from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· · · 5:45 AM68h35San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2191One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
- · · · 5:45 AM68h35San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2191One-way5 transfers
Fastest
UA24516:30 AM4h24Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport12:54 PMO'Hare International Airport$3631One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4102 AMTRAK · 702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief6:20 AM55h09San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA3:29 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3561One-way3 transfers
- 3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK · 422 Texas Eagle6:25 AM77h24San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3611One-way3 transfers
- 3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK · 422 Texas Eagle6:25 AM77h24San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3611One-way3 transfers
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FlixBus12:35 AM61h30San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2471One-way2 transfers - · · · 5:45 AM72h15San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$2621One-way5 transfers
AS3059 · AS147810:03 AM6h54Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport6:57 PMO'Hare International Airport$2431One-way1 transfer- AS3499 · AS14789:09 AM7h48Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport6:57 PMO'Hare International Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
- AS1623 · AS14787:13 AM9h44Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport6:57 PMO'Hare International Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL costing on average $279 (€279).
A bus is $76 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL costing on average $341 (€341).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 58h 51m.
Train takes on average 59h 27m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
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