How far is Chicago from San Jose?

The distance separating Chicago and San Jose is 1836 miles (2960 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to San Jose?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to San Jose leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose Earthquakes Soccer, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.

Bus Chicago to San Jose from $171 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on November 24
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 15h	11:10pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 13h	11:10pm	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 November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
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

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
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

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 1h	11:10pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	4:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 14h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 20h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 19h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 13h	11:10pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	11:10pm	Diridon Station	No tags

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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 the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 14hAverage Duration

1836 milesDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $658	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$197 - $2,314	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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,417 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$655

11/22

$556

Today

$575

11/24

$695

11/25

$821

11/26

$644

11/27

$524

11/28

$625

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $524

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 $524 to $880 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 $524 which is on 2025-11-27.