How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to San Jose?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to San Jose start from $200. The average price for this route is around $592. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to San Jose?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to San Jose is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2961 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 13h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to San Jose route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to San Jose?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to San Jose at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to San Jose?

A bus trip from Chicago to San Jose generates an estimated 74 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to San Jose?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to San Jose?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to San Jose?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to San Jose?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to San Jose from $245 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 21h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 16h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 17h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 8h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 21h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 17h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 16h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 21h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 17h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 16h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 21h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:36 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $200, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 14hAverage Duration

2961 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$200 - $1,272	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$283 - $3,917	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 269kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and San Jose?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to San Jose, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to San Jose?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to San Jose start from $200. The average price for this route is around $592. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to San Jose?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to San Jose is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2961 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 13h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to San Jose route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to San Jose at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to San Jose?
A bus trip from Chicago to San Jose generates an estimated 74 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to San Jose?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to San Jose?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-27

$735

11-28

$947

Today

$846

11-30

$1,069

12-01

$813

12-02

$630

12-03

$529

12-04

No data

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $529

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $529 to $1,071 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $529 which is on 2025-12-03.