Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 21
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 22
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 23
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 24
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 25
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 26
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 27
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Downtown Greyhound Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Chicago to Oakland on November 28
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Downtown Greyhound Station
West Oakland BART
CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
West Oakland BART
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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 the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Oakland by bus
What is the travel distance from Chicago to Oakland?
The distance between the two cities is 1844 miles (2974 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Oakland?
The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Oakland start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Emeryville Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/19
$226
11/20
$281
Today
$277
11/22
$216
11/23
$263
11/24
$280
11/25
$317
11/26
$230
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $216
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 $216 to $500 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 $216 which is on 2025-11-22.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Oakland?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination