How far is Oakland from Chicago by coach?

The journey from Chicago to Oakland by coach covers an approximate distance of 1844 miles (2974 km).

Is there a way to reach Oakland from Chicago without flying?

To travel from Chicago to Oakland without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Chicago to Oakland from £170 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Oakland on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 22h	19:55	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 23h	19:55	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Oakland on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 10h	19:55	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Oakland on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Oakland on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Fastest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	06:10	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	06:10	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Oakland on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Oakland on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Oakland on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Fastest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

2d 12hAverage duration

1842 milesDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£154 - £627	Average duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£98 - £2,887	Average duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 270kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Oakland?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,425 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Oakland

How far is Oakland from Chicago by coach?
The journey from Chicago to Oakland by coach covers an approximate distance of 1844 miles (2974 km).
Is there a way to reach Oakland from Chicago without flying?
To travel from Chicago to Oakland without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£170

23/11

£210

Today

£220

25/11

£260

26/11

£184

27/11

£192

28/11

£212

29/11

£245

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Oakland was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £170

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 £170 to £401 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 £184, which is on 2025-11-26.