- Oakland to Chicago buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | West Oakland BART | Downtown Greyhound Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
|  | Jack London Square | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
|  | West Oakland BART | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags | |||||
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | West Oakland BART | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | |||||
|  | Jack London Square | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | 
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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 US$125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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- How much does a bus ticket from Oakland to Chicago cost?- The bus ticket price from Oakland to Chicago starts at US$163. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Oakland to Chicago 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! 
- How long is the bus ride from Oakland to Chicago?- The average travel time between Oakland and Chicago is around 2d 16h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2974 km that separates the two cities. 
- How many daily bus connections are there between Oakland and Chicago?- The number of buses from Oakland to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 27 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Oakland to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud. 
- Which bus companies travel from Oakland to Chicago?- When taking the bus from Oakland to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus. 
- What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Chicago?- Buses travelling between Oakland and Chicago leave from West Oakland BART Station or Emeryville Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St. 
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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$168 to US$2 971 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$168, which is on 2025-10-31.
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.
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