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

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to San Jose start from $194. The average price for this route is around $488. 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 8h, covering a distance of 2959 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to San Jose route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 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 87500 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 $260 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on January 15
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	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 8h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 8h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 6h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 8h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 6h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on January 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 6h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 8h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 8h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:10 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, 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $194, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

2959 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$194 - $1,149	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$206 - $3,258	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
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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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
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D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
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E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
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F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,501 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512,051 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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 $194. The average price for this route is around $488. 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 8h, covering a distance of 2959 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to San Jose route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 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 87500 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

01-13

$613

01-14

$343

Today

$424

01-16

$447

01-17

$362

01-18

No data

01-19

$314

01-20

$327

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose, US was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $314

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 $314 to $666 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 $314 which is on 2026-01-19.