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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA
Buses from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2d 60h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $302 (€270) but you can travel from only $163 (€146) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $163 (€146)
Distance
1844 miles (2969 km)
Average bus duration
2d 60h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$302 (€270)
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
2d 60h 50m
First bus
04:45
Last bus
23:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $163 (€146)
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA
FAQs: Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA.
Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA can start from as little as $302 (€270) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is $302 (€270); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA bus travel time is 60 h 50 min for the 1841 mile (2969 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The bus from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA leaves at 2: 15PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The cheapest month to travel from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA by bus is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Oakland, CA from Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus or flight.
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