How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Oakland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Oakland start from $283. The average price for this route is around $333. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Oakland?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Oakland is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 2968 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Oakland?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Oakland at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Oakland?

A bus trip from Chicago to Oakland generates an estimated 74 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Oakland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Oakland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Oakland from $311 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 22h	7:55pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	No tags

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

Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Fastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Fastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 8h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 22h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

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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 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $283, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

2968 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$283 - $951	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$179 - $5,302	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

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,461 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Oakland by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Oakland start from $283. The average price for this route is around $333. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Oakland?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Oakland is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 2968 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Oakland at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Oakland?
A bus trip from Chicago to Oakland generates an estimated 74 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Oakland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Oakland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$471

11-26

$401

Today

$367

11-28

$471

11-29

$521

11-30

$422

12-01

$329

12-02

$328

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Oakland was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $328

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 $328 to $681 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 $328 which is on 2025-12-02.