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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 10 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)planeMDW - OAK
    6h 32m
    $196–861

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeORD - SFO
    7h 22m
    $102–408

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
    2d 1h
    $213–513

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RichmondtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $170–2,121

  5. Drive 2,122.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Alamedacar2,122.5 mi
    32h 42m
    $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)planeMDW - SFO
    6h 59m
    $122–498

  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)planeMDW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
    7h 49m
    $202–866

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeORD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
    8h 16m
    $162–716

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
    9h 13m
    $224–891

  10. 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)planeORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
    9h 35m
    $194–741

Chicago to Alameda by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. 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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