San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL flights from £134
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Travelers usually depart from San Jose International, San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA - Convention Center Station, San Jose-Tufesa Bus Stop, or Reid–Hillview Airport when they travel from San Jose to Chicago. Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago, IL - Union Station, Chicago Rockford International, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station. The distance between San Jose and Chicago is 2940 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. San Jose and Chicago have 401 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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Direct flights | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Check-in for a flight from San Jose to Chicago
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from San Jose to Chicago?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Chicago takes around 4.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Jose and Chicago?
The flight distance between San Jose and Chicago is 2940 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Jose and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between San Jose and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Jose?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Jose and Las Vegas, London, Washington, D.C., Dallas, St. Louis, San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Seattle, Louisville, Atlanta, Austin, Des Moines, Charlotte, Houston, Burbank, Manchester, New Orleans.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Dublin, Manchester, Toronto, Athens, Orlando, San Francisco, Hyderabad, Vilnius, New York, Las Vegas, Edinburgh, Denver, Bangkok, Minneapolis, Riga, Glasgow, Austin, San Juan, Edmonton.
What airports are near San Jose?
The main airport in San Jose is San Jose International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, Fresno Yosemite International, San Jose International, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, South Bend International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, University of Illinois Willard.
What buses and trains depart from San Jose?
A number of bus and train companies depart from San Jose, including Amtrak train.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Jose and Chicago?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Jose and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Jose and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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