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How to get fromChicago to Alamedaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Alameda by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    6h 52m
    $226–1,011

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    7h 26m
    $102–428

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 1h
    $186–482

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $194–2,057

  5. Drive 2,122.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Alamedacar car 2,122.5 mi
    32h 51m
    $388–560

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    7h 19m
    $132–568

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway subway
    7h 54m
    $262–1,216

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    9h 38m
    $214–890

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    9h 28m
    $284–1,240

Chicago to Alameda by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oakland via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 1h.

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