Bus Tickets from Chicago to San Jose (CA), US

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TodayJun 12
TomorrowJun 13
from $258
SatJun 14
SunJun 15
from $239
MonJun 16
from $251
TueJun 17
from $233
WedJun 18
from $241
ThuJun 19
from $169

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Jose.

Bus
Average Price$153 - $664Average Duration2d 9h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$353 - $3,647Average Duration2d 21h
269kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6.052631578947367bus per day
2d 9hAverage Duration
$153Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$294
Average bus trip duration2d 9h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:15am
Distance1834 miles (2958 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to San Jose Bus

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

Best price found
06/10
$482
06/11
$508
Today
$389
06/13
$357
06/14
No data
06/15
$232
06/16
$582
06/17
$529
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose was searched and found on Jun 15, 2025 with a price of $232

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $232 to $582 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $232 which is on 2025-06-15.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to San Jose?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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