How far is Chicago from Oakland by coach?

The distance between Oakland and Chicago by coach is approximately 1844 miles (2974 km).

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

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Oakland to Chicago from £170 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:20	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:20	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	2d 14h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:20	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:05	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 17h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:05	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 20h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:20	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:05	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 20h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:20	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:20	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:05	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 20h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	04:45	Jack London Square	3d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:20	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 15h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	04:55	Emeryville Station	3d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

2d 5hAverage duration

1840 milesDistance

270kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£134 - £353	Average duration2d 15h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£98 - £410	Average duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 270kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Chicago?

Stops in Oakland

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5597 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £187

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.

1 April 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Oakland to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Oakland by coach?
The distance between Oakland and Chicago by coach is approximately 1844 miles (2974 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Oakland without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£219

20/11

£228

Today

£209

22/11

£230

23/11

£222

24/11

£226

25/11

£214

26/11

£220

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Chicago was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £209

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 £209 to £502 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 £214, which is on 2025-11-25.