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Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
10:30PM
2d10h
6:35AM
Chicago - Downtown Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Oakland - West Oakland BART
Cheapest
10:35PM
2d10h
6:35AM
Chicago - Union Station
2nd Cheapest
Oakland - West Oakland BART
2nd Cheapest
11:00PM
2d9h
6:35AM
Chicago - Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Fastest
Oakland - West Oakland BART
Fastest
6:00AM
2d18h
10:15PM
Chicago - Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland - UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
6:50PM
2d15h
7:55AM
Chicago - Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland - UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Bus Chicago to Oakland: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$270
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 14h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance2972 km
Latest bus departure11:00 PM

Chicago to Oakland Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Oakland from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 11:00PM
Minimum PriceUS$147
Average Ticket PriceUS$270
Minimum Trip Duration2d9h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d14h
Distance2972 km
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Oakland

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to Oakland is US$270. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Oakland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Chicago and Oakland is around 2d 14h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 9h.This is the time it takes to travel the 2974 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Chicago to Oakland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Oakland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Chicago to Oakland, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Chicago and Oakland leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Union Station and arrive at West Oakland BART Station, Emeryville Station, Greyhound Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Oakland.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Oakland.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Oakland.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Oakland?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel timeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel time2d 14hAvg PriceUS$270Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel time2d 8hAvg PriceUS$276Daily Departures10

The best way to travel between Chicago and Oakland is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$270 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$129. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the bus, as it will take you from Chicago to Oakland in about 2d 8h —that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Chicago

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from Chicago to Oakland

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