- Distance: 2,401.3 mi
- Duration: 2d 4h
The train between Chicago and Oakland takes 2d 4h. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Oakland. The service departs Chicago at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Oakland at 15:57:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Emeryville station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 days 4h.
Chicago to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
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The distance between Chicago and Oakland is 2971.7 km. The road distance is 3411 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $1,300–2,100 and the journey takes 2d 4h.
