Distance from Chicago to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and San Jose, California is 2,964 kilometers (1,842 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while San Jose is situated in the western part of the country in California. The straight-line distance between them is 2,964 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while San Jose is at only 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to San Jose spans approximately 3380 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-88, crossing states like Iowa, Nebraska, and Nevada before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City, Sierra Nevada.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to San Jose crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, with notable landmarks like Salt Lake City along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring and fall when tourism is moderate and weather is mild, avoiding peak summer heat in San Jose.

Climate

San Jose generally experiences a milder climate compared to Chicago, with warmer winters and less humidity throughout the year.

Accessibility

San Jose offers well-developed accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, similar to Chicago, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
San Jose, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.3394° N 121.895° W

Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
  • Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV)
  • Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)
  • Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from San Jose

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Jose to New York City 4,112 km
From San Jose to Los Angeles 492 km
From San Jose to Chicago 2,964 km
From San Jose to Houston 2,593 km
From San Jose to Phoenix 990 km

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