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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International, Chicago Union Station, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station when they travel from Chicago to Oakland. Book your trip to arrive at Oakland International, Emeryville, CA station, Oakland, Oakland Jack London Square, or West Oakland Station. The distance between Chicago and Oakland is 2964 km. The most popular airlines for this route are WN, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Chicago and Oakland have 337 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Oakland, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 26 | 48 | 60 | 77 | - | 59 | 67 |
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Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Oakland
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | 10 min before flight | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Oakland?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Oakland takes around 4.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and Oakland?
The flight distance between Chicago and Oakland is 2964 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Oakland?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Oakland. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include WN.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Manchester, Athens, Dublin, New York, Las Vegas, Vilnius, Los Angeles, Denver, Orlando, Minneapolis, Barcelona, Austin, Edinburgh, San Francisco, Paris, Nashville, Atlanta, Glasgow, Riga.
What are the most popular routes to and from Oakland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Oakland and London, Bellingham, Vilnius, Athens, Dublin, Tallinn, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Manchester, Burbank, Prague, Edmonton, Washington, D.C., Austin, Phoenix, Atlanta, Birmingham, Riga, Mexico City, Orlando.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, South Bend International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, University of Illinois Willard.
What airports are near Oakland?
The main airport in Oakland is Oakland International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What buses and trains depart from Chicago?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Chicago, including Greyhound.
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