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- Departure time: August 22 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: August 25 atDestination city: StocktonDestination location: Stockton (GLI), CAOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to StocktonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Stockton. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $270, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Stockton, CA was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $229To 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.
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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!
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