Bus Chicago to Oakland - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Oakland

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Oakland from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Monday

$153

Tuesday

Wednesday

$152

Thursday

$141

Friday

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	58h 40m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 40m
Greyhound US	49h 30m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:55 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m
Greyhound US	57h 30m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 30m
FlixBus	56h 5m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$190	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 5m
FlixBus	60h 0m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$213	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	49h 30m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:55 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station		Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m
	Greyhound US	57h 30m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station		Economy	$221	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:10:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	49h 30m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:55 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station		Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m
	Greyhound US	57h 30m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station		Economy	$199	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:10:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Oakland is $126 on 7/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Oakland

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Oakland are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Chicago to Oakland. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chicago and Oakland.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from Chicago to Oakland, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Oakland, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Oakland

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Chicago to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Oakland starting from $126!

Cheapest Bus	$126
Fastest Bus	47h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,846.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Oakland

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Oakland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$153

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$152

Thursday 07/30

$141

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$170

Sunday 08/02

$151

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$159

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$152

Friday 08/07

$163

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$158

Monday 08/10

$163

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$140

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Oakland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Oakland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $140, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Oakland. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $153.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Oakland, with $140. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $213.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Oakland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Oakland in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Oakland, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Oakland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Oakland

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Oakland.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

W Oakland BART Station

7th St 1451

Greyhound Bus Station

San Pablo Ave 2103

Jack London

Broadway

Fruitvale

Getty Museum

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Oakland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Oakland? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Oakland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Oakland bus

How much does a Chicago Oakland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $126 and takes 47h 30m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Oakland?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $126 and $254. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oakland.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Oakland each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Oakland take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 47h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $164. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Oakland?

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from Chicago starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Oakland starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Oakland route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Oakland, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Oakland?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Oakland by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Oakland bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Oakland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Oakland bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Oakland on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Oakland

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Oakland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Oakland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!