How far is Chicago from San Jose?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to San Jose?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

Bus Chicago to San Jose from $246 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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 a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $201, 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$201 - $1,280	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$284 - $3,940	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

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Chicago from San Jose?
The distance between Chicago and San Jose is around 2960 km (1836 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to San Jose?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Diridon Station, 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

11-23

$830

11-24

$1,003

Today

$875

11-26

$960

11-27

$756

11-28

$901

11-29

$691

11-30

$779

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $691

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 $691 to $1,270 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 $691 which is on 2025-11-29.