Trains tickets from Stockton (CA) to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 21 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: San Joaquin Street Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 21 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: San Joaquin Street Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stockton to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$232 - $324Average Duration2d 14h
72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$430 - $448Average Duration2d 20h
262kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Stockton to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours and with fares starting at just $232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 14hAverage Duration
$232Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Train Stockton to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$430
Average train trip duration2d 20h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:40pm
Distance1789 miles (2884 km)

Stockton to Chicago Train

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Stockton and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Stockton to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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