Rome2Rio

How to get fromSunnyvale to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway or car

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSJC - ORD
    6h 34m
    $129–563

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSFO - ORD
    6h 57m
    $111–453

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 4h
    $208–611

  4. Caltrain, BART, train

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2d 7h
    $189–1,623

  5. Drive 2,156.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Chicagocar2,156.6 mi
    33h 18m
    $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)planeSJC - MDW
    6h 25m
    $169–763

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSFO - MDW
    6h 34m
    $146–623

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOAK - MDW
    7h 54m
    $162–679

Sunnyvale to Chicago by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Chicago Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Sunnyvale

Trips to Chicago

Popular routes