There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Oakland University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Oakland Universitytaxi
3h 45m$138–395Bus via Detroit
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drivebus 492
9h 31m$47–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 22m$184–277Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 40mDrive 286.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Oakland Universitycar 286.9 mi
4h 58m$53–76
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Oakland University is to bus via Detroit which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Oakland University is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Oakland University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive via Royal Oak Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Oakland University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Chicago and Oakland University is 281 miles. The road distance is 288.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oakland University without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Chicago to Oakland University, including transfers.
Chicago to Oakland University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Oakland University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oakland University is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oakland University, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Oakland University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Oakland University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:28 PM in Chicago and 1:28 PM in Oakland University.
Chicago to Oakland University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Oakland University is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chicago to Oakland University.
There are 310+ hotels available in Oakland University.