San Jose to Chicago/Waukegan (SJC–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,827 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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San Jose to Chicago/Waukegan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,827 mi 3h 37m nonstop +2h ahead

SJC–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → UGN
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
UGN → SJC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric SJC→UGN SFO→UGN
Distance from SJC 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 37m 3h 44m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Waukegan National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · UGN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,827 mi / 2,939 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 37m gate to gate.

SJC–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,827 mi / 2,939 km
Flight time3h 37m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take about 3h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,827 miles.
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from UGN to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SJC to UGN

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to UGN is about 3 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,827 miles (2,939 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).