Bus Tickets from Chicago to Stockton, CA

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Next departures for Chicago to Stockton on October 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Stockton (GLI), CACheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Stockton (GLI), CAFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Stockton (GLI), CANo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Stockton (GLI), CANo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Stockton (GLI), CANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Stockton

Bus
Average PriceUS$232 - US$421Average Duration2d 10h
72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$326 - US$474Average Duration2d 7h
262kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Stockton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stockton. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 10hAverage Duration
US$232Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Stockton, CA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$272
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 10h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance2884 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Stockton Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Stockton, CA

  1. How far is Chicago from Stockton?

    The distance between Chicago and Stockton is around 2887 km (1790 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Stockton?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Stockton Bus Station, in Stockton.

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

You can expect to pay from US$225 to US$360 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Stockton, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$225 which is on 2025-10-17.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Stockton!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Stockton, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Stockton.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Stockton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Stockton, CA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Stockton, CA to Chicago

You can also go to Stockton, CA by train

Train from Chicago to Stockton, CA

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