What is the travel distance from Oakland to Chicago?

The distance between Oakland and Chicago is around 2974 km (1844 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at West Oakland BART Station, in Oakland, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Oakland to Chicago from $311 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

2d 5hAverage Duration

2967 kmDistance

270kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$246 - $648	Average Duration2d 15h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$180 - $753	Average Duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 270kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $343

Amtrak Oakland Chicago recent customer reviews

Wish I could go first class I know they had a ball super comfortable and an overall decent ride definitely bringing the kids next time

Yesenia C.

April 1, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Chicago?

Stops in Oakland

A - West Oakland BART Station

B - Emeryville Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Oakland to Chicago?
The distance between Oakland and Chicago is around 2974 km (1844 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at West Oakland BART Station, in Oakland, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$320

11-18

$316

Today

$402

11-20

$418

11-21

$368

11-22

$386

11-23

$398

11-24

$393

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $316

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $316 to $792 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $368 which is on 2025-11-21.