Bus Tickets from Oakland to Chicago

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Chicago on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$105 - US$555Average Duration2d 16h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$384 - US$736Average Duration2d 17h
270kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day
2d 16hAverage Duration
US$105Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$228
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses29
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance2975 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Oakland to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Chicago

  1. What is the travel distance from Oakland to Chicago?

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

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville 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
08-31
US$128
09-01
US$160
Today
US$341
09-03
US$263
09-04
US$223
09-05
US$193
09-06
US$158
09-07
US$145
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$128

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 US$128 to US$1,347 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 US$145 which is on 2025-09-07.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Oakland to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oakland to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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