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

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to San Jose start at R 2 278. The average price for this route is around R 5 744. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to San Jose?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to San Jose is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 2959 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to San Jose?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to San Jose at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to San Jose?

A bus trip from Chicago to San Jose produces an estimated 74 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 3 693 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to San Jose on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	05:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 8h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 8h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to San Jose on 22 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	05:25	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 6h	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 8h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 8h	05:25	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, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 278, 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 priceR 2 278 - R 13 534	Average duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 419 - R 38 386	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

3.5/587 514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512 107 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 2 278. The average price for this route is around R 5 744. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to San Jose?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to San Jose is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 2959 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to San Jose at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to San Jose?
A bus trip from Chicago to San Jose produces an estimated 74 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

17/01

R 5 397

18/01

R 4 558

Today

R 3 693

20/01

R 4 977

21/01

R 4 751

22/01

R 4 037

23/01

R 4 323

24/01

R 3 693

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose, US was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 693

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 R 3 693 to R 9 116 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 R 3 693, which is on 2026-01-24.