Journey information
Overview: San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL flight
Flights from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $165 (€134) but you can travel from only $154 (€126) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:33. The fastest flight covers the 1837 miles (2957 km) distance in 4h 18m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1837 miles (2957 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $165 (€134) |
Flights per day 50 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 18m |
Cheapest month October |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:33 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$623
Average price
$821
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Flights per day
78
Distance
2957 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL will cost around $821 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $623.
Of the 78 flights that leave San Jose, CA for Chicago, IL onSat, Apr 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct flights cover the 2957 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the longest flights will take 6 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AS3443 · AS14958:39 PM15h42Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport2:21 PMO'Hare International Airport$6231One-way1 transfer
AS3338 · AS14955:35 PM18h46Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport2:21 PMO'Hare International Airport$6231One-way1 transfer
AS3429 · AS14952:54 PM21h27Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport2:21 PMO'Hare International Airport$6231One-way1 transfer
AS745 · AS5382:29 PM7h30Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport11:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$6441One-way1 transfer
AS644 · AS3287:05 PM9h34Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport6:39 AMO'Hare International Airport$6441One-way1 transfer
UA11829:40 AM4h20Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport4:00 PMO'Hare International Airport$7101One-way0 transfers
UA1134 · UA6178:45 AM6h19Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport5:04 PMO'Hare International Airport$8201One-way1 transfer
AA4969+
AA16144:20 PM6h31Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport12:51 AMO'Hare International Airport$7211One-way1 transfer
AS2387 · AS147810:27 AM6h35Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport7:02 PMO'Hare International Airport$8401One-way1 transfer
UA667 · UA14883:45 PM6h44Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport12:29 AMO'Hare International Airport$7211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
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 train with prices starting from $169. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. 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 train costs an average of $169, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 1837 miles (2957 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$430 Average price | $378 Average price Cheapest | $389 Average price |
7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 58h 26m Average total duration 57h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 60h 22m Average total duration 59h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
8.9 - 17.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL flights for tomorrow, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1019 · AA1489 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h25 | 2:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA1250 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h28 | 8:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2625 · AA1392 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h04 | 8:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA2966 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h43 | 10:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA1573 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h36 | 4:36 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA1100+ AA6341 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h52 | 10:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1019 · AA2951 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h45 | 3:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA1779 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h40 | 1:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2625 · AA2353 · AA2966 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h43 | 10:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2625 · AA2977+ AA4317 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h49 | 10:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2625 · AA2639+ AA3794 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h10 | 9:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2625 · AA2715+ AA3950 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h50 | 10:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1019+ AA5043+ AA3506 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h03 | 11:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2625 · AA1673+ AA3576 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h52 | 10:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1019 · AA712+ AA3855 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h39 | 10:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2625 · AA1414+ AA4312 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h56 | 8:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2263 · AS2249 · AS538 | 2:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h29 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2263 · AS3036 · AS538 | 2:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h29 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2263 · AS3036 · AS410 | 2:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h56 | 11:26 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2263 · AS2124 · AS538 | 2:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h29 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2263 · AS3280 · AS538 | 2:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h29 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1134 · UA1411 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h32 | 2:17 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA489 · UA1752 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h30 | 4:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1134 · UA1023 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h13 | 11:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA1829 · UA1752 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h30 | 4:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1134 · UA675 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h29 | 1:14 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA2258 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h13 | 3:58 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA617 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h19 | 10:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA1488 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h44 | 5:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA489 · UA787 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h00 | 5:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1134 · UA1829 · UA2197 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h46 | 2:31 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1182 | 4:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 4h20 | 9:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1311 · AS328 | 5:22 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 18h17 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1311 · AS538 | 5:22 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h37 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2387 · AS1456 · AS538 | 5:27 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h32 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2387 · AS1478 | 5:27 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h35 | 12:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3149 · AA2951 | 6:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h39 | 3:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3149 · AA1779 | 6:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h34 | 1:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3149 · AA1489 | 6:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h19 | 2:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3004 · AS2190 · AS328 | 6:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h04 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3004 · AS324 | 6:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 23h38 | 6:13 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3004 · AS2249 · AS328 | 6:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h04 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3004 · AS2024 · AS328 | 6:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h04 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3004 · AS3280 · AS328 | 6:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h04 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3004 · AS3280 · AS538 | 6:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h24 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3004 · AS2249 · AS538 | 6:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h24 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4910+ AA990 · AA1573 | 7:52 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h44 | 4:36 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS745 · AS328 | 9:29 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h10 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS745 · AS265 | 9:29 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 22h36 | 8:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS745 · AS538 | 9:29 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h30 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2240 · AS2190 · AS328 | 9:46 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h53 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2240 · AS2024 · AS328 | 9:46 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h53 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2240 · AS324 | 9:46 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 20h27 | 6:13 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3429 · AS1308 · AS328 | 9:54 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h45 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3429 · AS1495 | 9:54 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 21h27 | 7:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3429 · AS574 · AS328 | 9:54 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h45 | 11:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA667 · UA1488 | 10:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h44 | 5:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA667 · UA1377 | 10:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h52 | 2:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA667 · UA2430 | 10:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h38 | 4:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4969+ AA559 · AA2504 | 11:20 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h08 | 10:28 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4969+ AA1614 | 11:20 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h31 | 5:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4969+ AA2382 · AA909 | 11:20 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h19 | 9:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Chicago Air and Water Show, an exhilarating display of military and civilian aircraft performing daring maneuvers over Lake Michigan
- Lollapalooza, a massive music festival featuring top artists across multiple genres in Grant Park
- Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary event celebrating the city's vibrant food scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings.
- Millennium Park, a public park known for its modern art installations and the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture
- Art Institute of Chicago, a renowned museum housing an extensive collection of art from around the world
- Navy Pier, a popular entertainment destination featuring rides, restaurants, and lakefront views
- Willis Tower Skydeck, an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city from one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere
- Field Museum, a natural history museum with vast exhibits including the famous T. rex skeleton, Sue.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a lively atmosphere with various festivals and pleasant weather.
- Museum of Science and Industry, an interactive museum featuring exhibits on science, technology, and industry
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, such as Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, known for their unique shops and eateries
- Take a river cruise to see the city's iconic architecture from a different perspective
- Attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre
- Enjoy a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the U.S., offering free admission.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Jose, CA to Chicago, IL
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free and tech shops like InMotion.
- Parking available in the hourly garage, approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in both terminals, including American and Mexican cuisine, with highlights like Gordon Biersch and Peet's Coffee.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport, near gates and baggage claim areas.
- Hotels are located within walking distance, including the DoubleTree by Hilton.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available, including The Club at SJC in terminal A.
- Lost and Found located in terminal B, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- VTA Route 60, Metro/Airport Station, 4 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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