What's the distance between Chicago and San Jose by coach?

The distance between Chicago and San Jose by coach is approximately 1836 miles (2960 km).

How can I travel from Chicago to San Jose avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Chicago to San Jose from £133 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to San Jose on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 14h	05:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 14h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 21h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to San Jose on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 1h	23:10	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	04:30	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 14h	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 20h	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to San Jose on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 19h	17:00	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 13h	23:10	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	23:10	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £109, 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£109 - £690	Average duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£153 - £2,122	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 by bus from Chicago to San Jose, US

What's the distance between Chicago and San Jose by coach?
The distance between Chicago and San Jose by coach is approximately 1836 miles (2960 km).
How can I travel from Chicago to San Jose avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£540

25/11

£471

Today

£517

27/11

£407

28/11

£486

29/11

£373

30/11

£420

01/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose, US was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £373

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 £373 to £684 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 £373, which is on 2025-11-29.