There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Hayward by plane, train, subway, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Chicago Midway to Oakland • 6h 41m
$202 - $766
Cheapest option
Fly Chicago O'Hare to Oakland • 6h 53m
$82 - $316
7 alternative options
Fly Chicago Midway to San Jose • 7h 29m
$330 - $664
Fly Chicago O'Hare to San Jose • 7h 45m
$110 - $314
Fly Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco • 7h 59m
$100 - $321
Fly Chicago Midway to San Francisco • 7h 51m
$174 - $571
Train, BART • 2 days 5h
$220 - $305
Bus • 2 days 12h
$265 - $393
Drive • 32h 45m
$210 - $310
Chicago to Hayward by train and subway
The journey time between Chicago and Hayward is around 2 days 4h and covers a distance of around 2434 miles. The fastest journey normally takes 2 days 4h. Operated by Amtrak and BART, the Chicago to Hayward service departs from Chicago Union Station and arrives in Hayward. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Chicago to Hayward train and subway schedules
Departing Thursday, June 17, 2021
Departing Friday, June 18, 2021
Departing Saturday, June 19, 2021
Departing Sunday, June 20, 2021
Departing Monday, June 21, 2021
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Hayward is 800-232-4636.
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Last updated: 16 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hayward is to fly which costs $95 - $330 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hayward is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Hayward via Indianapolis and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Hayward via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Chicago and Hayward is 1851 miles. The road distance is 2151.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hayward without a car is to train and BART which takes 2 days 5h and costs $220 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Chicago to Hayward, including transfers.
Chicago to Hayward bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Hayward train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hayward is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $400 and takes 2 days 12h.
- Distance: 1850.7 miles
- Duration: 6h 41m
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago to Hayward hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Hayward via Indianapolis and Los Angeles in around 2 days 12h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $410
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $410
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $410
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $410
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $410
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $500
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $380
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Francisco via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Francisco via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $490
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Francisco via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Francisco via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $320
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210 - $300
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $210 - $300
- Premium
- $500 - $750
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $450 - $700
- Business Seat
- $490 - $700
- Phone
- 94604-2688
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to Hayward
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Website
- bart.gov
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $25 - $35
- Flexible
- $45 - $65
Bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200 - $280
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $200 - $280
- Flexible
- $290 - $410
Bus from Los Angeles to Hayward
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $40 - $60
- Flexible
- $70 - $110
- Phone
- 800-544-2383
- Website
- hoosierride.com
Bus from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Book at
- hoosierride.com
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The quickest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland Airport is the direct flight which takes 4h 35m.
Chicago to Hayward bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hayward station.
Hayward is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:43 PM in Chicago and 4:43 PM in Hayward.
Chicago to Hayward train services, operated by BART, arrive at Hayward station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hayward is 2152 miles. It takes approximately 32h 45m to drive from Chicago to Hayward.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland Airport.
There are 169+ hotels available in Hayward. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is to subway which takes 23 min and costs $2 - $5.