How far is San Jose from Chicago?

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

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

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

Bus San Jose to Chicago from $259 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Jose to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	Diridon Station	2d 17h	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:50pm	Diridon Station	2d 17h	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:25pm	Diridon Station	3d 1h	5:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:25pm	Diridon Station	3d 1h	5:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	Diridon Station	2d 21h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $227, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

2d 13hAverage Duration

2959 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$227 - $1,057	Average Duration2d 13h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$209 - $2,727	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 269kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Chicago?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 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 San Jose, US to Chicago by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$661

11-21

$259

Today

$450

11-23

$317

11-24

$450

11-25

$378

11-26

$317

11-27

$378

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $259

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

You can expect to pay from $259 to $4,947 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $317 which is on 2025-11-23.