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How to get fromChicago to Milpitasby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Milpitas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    6h 51m
    $176–758

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    7h 13m
    $116–508

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $408–632

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway Orange-S
    2d 6h
    $1,331–2,041

  5. Drive  2,147.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Milpitascar car 2,147.6 mi
    33h 18m
    $392–567

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    7h 14m
    $170–766

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Milpitassubway subway
    8h 23m
    $190–299

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Milpitassubway subway
    8h 11m
    $190–439

Chicago to Milpitas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,851.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Milpitas, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Main & Serra via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 1st & Santa Clara in around 2d 4h.

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