Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 24
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Cheapest
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 25
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
Cheapest
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 26
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
CheapestFastest
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 27
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
Cheapest
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
Fastest
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 28
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 29
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
CheapestFastest
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
No tags
Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 30
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
Cheapest
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
Fastest
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
No tags
Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:40 AM CST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Oakland
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $285, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $285
Based on 11424 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $452
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Oakland by bus
What is the travel distance from Chicago to Oakland?
Chicago and Oakland are 2974 km (1844 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Oakland?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Emeryville Station in Oakland.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-22
$313
11-23
$387
Today
$405
11-25
$481
11-26
$340
11-27
$353
11-28
$391
11-29
$452
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $313
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $313 to $739 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $340 which is on 2025-11-26.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Oakland?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $313
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
