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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 10:50 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 3:20 am.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 20m, covering 1,824 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $349 to $585, with an average of $452 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the $452 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $329 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $514 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $317 to $1,455. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

One-stop flights from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $686, a difference of $314.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Jose and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 6h 30m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 04m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.