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Oakland to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$574.77
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$498.13–$1,149.54

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$370.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$281.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$344.86
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$421.50

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$549.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$894.09
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$60.03–$293.77
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$83.02–$357.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.86–$281.00
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$83.02–$357.63

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$625.86

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.79
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.84
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$574.77
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$447.04
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$549.22

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.94

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.88–$140.50
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$485.36

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.57–$217.14
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.79–$204.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Chicago is to fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Chicago via Sparks Transit Center, Denver and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Oakland to Chicago?

The distance between Oakland and Chicago is 2993 km. The road distance is 3420.9 km.

How do I travel from Oakland to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 47h 27m and costs $250 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Oakland to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Chicago bus from?

Oakland to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Chicago train from?

Oakland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train, bus or fly from Oakland to Chicago?

The best way to get from Oakland to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 47h 27m, you could also train, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Oakland to Chicago bus arrive?

Oakland to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 08:42 in Oakland and 10:42 in Chicago.

Where does the Oakland to Chicago train arrive?

Oakland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Chicago is 3421 km. It takes approximately 32h 32m to drive from Oakland to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

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