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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Mountain View by plane, train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    7h 1m
    $300–1,414

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    7h 34m
    $100–413

  3. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    2d 7h
    $718–1,522

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2d 12h
    $455–843

  5. Drive 2,157.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Mountain Viewcar car 2,157.5 mi
    33h 26m
    $394–569

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    7h 10m
    $136–623

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    7h 38m
    $210–964

  8. 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
    8h 4m
    $262–1,219

Chicago to Mountain View by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$718Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to El Camino & Castro via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Montclair Transit Center, East End Ave and Mission W, 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 2d 12h.

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