Chicago to San Jose (ORD–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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737
12:05 AM
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2:14 AM
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4h 9m
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UA502
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73G
3:35 PM
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6:30 PM
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4h 55m
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UA605
UA United
73G
3:35 PM
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6:31 PM
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UA481
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319
7:50 PM
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10:35 PM
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4h 45m
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UA2472
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73G
7:50 PM
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10:46 PM
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4h 56m
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UA2062
UA United
73G
6:30 AM
PDT TA
12:57 PM
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4h 27m
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UA1317
UA United
73G
6:30 AM
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12:52 PM
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4h 22m
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UA1182
UA United
738
10:34 AM
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4:21 PM
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Chicago to San Jose
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,825 mi 4h 3m nonstop -2h behind 148 1-stop hubs

ORD–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,825 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 148 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes SJC Routes ORD Live Flights SJC Live Flights ORD Delays SJC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 16 319, 737, 73G 4h09-4h56 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SJC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
148
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,963
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric ORD→SJC MDW→SJC MKE→SJC
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 17 14 1
Flight time 4h 3m 4h 2m 4h 33m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Chicago (MDW) to San Jose flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to San Jose flights · South Bend (SBN) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,825 mi / 2,937 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 3m to 4h 56m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,825 mi / 2,937 km
Flight time4h 3m to 4h 56m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections148 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 3m to 4h 56m. The route covers 1,825 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SJC. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLN, EAR, APA, VNY, ICT, SAF, TEX, APC, RIV, UDD, HDN, SBD, RIL, OKC, TME, JVL, YIP, MLI, EGE, SCF, SBA, FWA, BZN, JAC, SBN, IND, SMF, STL, COS, SUX, SUN, MSN, MSO, OMA, MKE, ABQ, BFI, DLH, LAF, YYC, ASE, BUR, YWG, MEM, BNA, SGF, FCA, SDF, TUL, SAT, TUS, HOU, CMH, PAE, CLE, YEG, ESN, SCE, YYZ, SAV, AGS, TEB, IAD, CHO, ISM, TIX, CAE, PIT, BED, MMU, OPF, RDU, FXE, GNV, BHM, CHS, JAX, MSY, SJD, BTV, PHL, EWR, APF, LGA, HPN, MCO, QRO, ALB, BOS, SUA, SRQ, MHH, PVD, BJX, PVR, PIE, RSW, YUL, JFK, NAS, PBI, FLL, EUG, PLS, ATL, KOA, DTW, OSL, KEF, LTN, MDW, LAX, DUB, DFW, ARN, AUS, DEN, EDI, LAS, PHX, ONT, SAN, BOI, MSP, AMS, SLC, IAH, SEA, SNA, PDX, GDL, PSP, BCN, YVR, GEG, NRT, KIX, BWI, LGB, MIA, RNO, PEK, HGH, HND, DAL, MLM, HNL and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SJC to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, MKE and SBN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to SJC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SJC ranges from 4 hours 3 minutes to 4 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,825 miles (2,937 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

148 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).