Best Price Found | $56 |
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Fastest flight time | 4h 05m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in Chicago | 2 airports |
When traveling from San Jose to Chicago, the most popular airport to fly into is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Jose are departing from San Jose Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Jose Airport to depart from when traveling to Chicago and luckily, there are options! You can try San Francisco Airport which is located in San Francisco, Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, or Monterey Regional Airport which is located in Monterey. When traveling from San Jose, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Chicago. Good options for arrival airports in Chicago, you can try Chicago Midway Airport (in Chicago) or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (in Chicago). The least expensive flight option from San Jose to Chicago will typically be SFO — MDW during the month of October with an average price of $68 RT.
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PriceFrom $107 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.9 3,001 reviews | |||
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PriceFrom $162 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 2,809 reviews | |||
PriceFrom $218 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 2,719 reviews | |||
PriceFrom $248 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.1 2,893 reviews | |||
PriceFrom $284 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 1,565 reviews |
The straight-line distance from San Jose to Chicago is 1836.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 38m.
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Chicago are updated daily.
As of October 2023, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to Chicago.
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Chicago.
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
SJC is the main airport in San Jose, serving most flights in and out of the city. The airport is well-connected to downtown and has many transport options, including a train to downtown. You can get domestic and international flights from SJC, including direct flights to Chicago offered by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Its compact size makes it easy to clear security, with wait times of less than 20min. Moreover, you’ll have plenty of amenities to enjoy, including free Wi-Fi. The two airports serving flights from San Jose to Chicago are ORD and MDW, and each has its benefits. If you want easier access to downtown, MDW is the better option as it is closer, and transportation fares are much cheaper. Moreover, you’ll have an easier time getting through security at MDW. However, ORD is a much larger airport, offering many domestic and international flights, and offers travelers more flexibility. ORD also has more amenities than MDW, including premium lounges like Polaris.
SJC is well-connected to downtown San Jose, and there are many transport options to and from downtown. The first option is car rentals, and many rental agencies, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, and Alamo, have rental counters at SJC. Taxis are another option, available outside Terminals A and B. All are metered, and prior reservations aren’t required. Shared-ride shuttles are also available, and they provide door-to-door services to and from the airport. You can get these shuttles at the Terminal A parking garage. The final option is the train; the Airport Flyer has frequent trips from Santa Clara Caltrain Station. Similarly, you’ll have many options from Chicago airports to downtown. The first is bus transportation; CTA buses offer regular trips downtown, while the PACE buses serve the Chicago suburbs. Another cheap option is the CTA Blue Line, or the "L" train, operating 24h between Chicago airports and downtown. Taxis are also available curbside, and car rentals are available at Chicago airports, with companies like Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, National, Alamo, Avis, Budget, and SIXT at both ORD and MDW.
Several cities are within driving distance of both Chicago airports, and a rental car will be the best way of getting to these cities. You can rent cars at Midway and O’Hare and drive to many cities from Chicago in less than 3h, including Michigan City, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, South Bend, Indianapolis, and Ann Arbor. You also can take regional buses available at ORD, which offer regional service to Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
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