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Today29 Jul
from US$243
Tomorrow30 Jul
from US$220
Thu31 Jul
from US$221
Fri1 Aug
from US$205
Sat2 Aug
from US$155
Sun3 Aug
from US$149
Mon4 Aug
from US$144
Tue5 Aug
from US$152

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 30 July at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 30 July at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 July at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 July at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: 3 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 July at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$114 - US$720Average duration2d 16h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$563 - US$563Average 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$114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d 16hAverage duration
US$114Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$228
Average bus trip duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure07:35
Distance1842 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Oakland to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Chicago

  1. How far is Chicago from Oakland by coach?

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

  2. 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
27/07
US$323
28/07
US$329
Today
US$349
30/07
US$302
31/07
US$258
01/08
US$235
02/08
US$168
03/08
US$141
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Chicago was searched and found on 3 Aug 2025 with a price of US$141

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$141 to US$1,203 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$141, which is on 2025-08-03.

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

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

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oakland to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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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Bus from Oakland to Chicago

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