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Bus Oakland to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Oakland to Chicago Buses
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Chicago
How long is the trip from Oakland to Chicago by bus?
The trip from Oakland to Chicago will take on average 2d 20h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Chicago in about 2d 13h.
What is the travel distance from Oakland to Chicago?
The distance between Oakland and Chicago is around 2974 km (1844 miles).
How many buses make the trip between Oakland and Chicago each day?
You can expect around 2 buses plying this route, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound.
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.
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.
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$187, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Oakland to Chicago?
Taking the bus from Oakland to Chicago costs on average US$311.
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.
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$188 to US$1,191 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$188 which is on 2024-11-27.
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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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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Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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