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How to get fromChicago to Stocktonby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Stockton by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    8h 48m

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $128–526

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    2d 1h
    $390–594

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 5h

  5. Drive  2,070.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Stocktoncar car 2,070.8 mi
    32h 41m
    $378–546

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    9h 7m

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $188–776

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    9h 36m
    $170–771

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $200–313

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    10h 44m
    $200–453

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    12h 25m
    $176–459

Chicago to Stockton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Stockton via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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