The train between Oakland and Chicago takes 2d 4h. There is at least one train per day from Oakland to Chicago. 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 Oakland and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakland is at 8:25 AM which arrives into Chicago at 2:39 PM. 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 Oakland station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2d 4h.
Oakland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Oakland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Oakland and Chicago is 2,971.7 km. The road distance is 3,865 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–1,200 and the journey takes 2d 4h.