Bus Tickets from Oakland, CA to Chicago, IL

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TodayFeb 24
from US$192
TomorrowFeb 25
from US$260
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SatMar 1
from US$228
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: February 25 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Arrival time: February 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 25 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: February 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 25 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: February 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 25 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: March 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 25 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Arrival time: February 28 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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Bus Oakland to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$309
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 18h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance2975 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Oakland to Chicago Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Chicago

  1. How long is the trip from Oakland to Chicago by bus?

    The trip from Oakland to Chicago will take on average 2d 18h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Chicago in about 2d 10h.

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

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

  3. How many buses make the trip between Oakland and Chicago each day?

    You can expect around 15 buses plying this route, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus.

  4. What time does the first bus depart from Oakland to Chicago, and when is the last one?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 4:45am and the last one until 11:20pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

  5. 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.

  6. What is the cheapest way to travel from Oakland to Chicago?

    The least expensive option to go from Oakland to Chicago would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$142, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  7. How much does the bus ticket cost from Oakland to Chicago?

    Taking the bus from Oakland to Chicago costs on average US$309.

  8. Is there an overnight bus from Oakland to Chicago?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Oakland until 11:20pm and reaching Chicago on the following day.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
02-22
US$279
02-23
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Today
US$184
02-25
US$252
02-26
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03-01
US$220
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Chicago was searched and found on Feb 24, 2025 with a price of US$184

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$184 to US$375 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$220 which is on 2025-03-01.

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

%{brand}s logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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