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How to get fromLos Altos to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train or car

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    7h 7m
    $148–682

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

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    7h 30m
    $114–462

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $216–623

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway Red-N
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $170–1,628

  5. Drive 2,155.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Altos to Chicagocar car 2,155.9 mi
    33h 36m
    $394–569

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    7h 20m
    $192–869

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    7h 29m
    $142–619

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    8h 16m
    $164–724

Los Altos to Chicago by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Los Altos to Chicago Bus Station via E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St, Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Embarcadero, West Oakland, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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