Bus Tickets from Chicago to San Jose, US

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Next departures for Chicago to San Jose on October 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Diridon StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Diridon StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Diridon StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Jose.

Bus
Average Price$150 - $461Average Duration2d 8h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$225 - $1,654Average 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, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 8hAverage Duration
$150Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$235
Average bus trip duration2d 8h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1836 miles (2960 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
09/28
$447
09/29
$300
Today
$252
10/01
$239
10/02
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10/03
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10/04
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10/05
$202
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to San Jose, US was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of $202

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 $202 to $447 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 $202 which is on 2025-10-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to San Jose that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Chicago

You can also go to San Jose, US by train

Train from Chicago to San Jose, US

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