Chicago to Oakland Flight Tickets
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About Chicago - Oakland Flights
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Chicago has 6 airports, while Oakland has 1 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Chicago and Oakland - Airport Transportation
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: You can reach the airport in 40-45 minutes by taking the CTA Blue Line train from downtown Chicago. Services run every 5-15 minutes and operate 24 hours a day.
Bus: You can reach the airport by taking buses departing from downtown bus stops (e.g., around Union Station). The journey takes approximately 45-60 minutes, with buses departing every 15-30 minutes.
Taxi: Transportation from downtown Chicago to O'Hare by taxi is possible. The journey takes 30-60 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Airport App-Based Rides (Uber/Lyft): You can reach O'Hare from downtown via Uber or Lyft. You can request a ride through the app and board at designated pickup points.
Car Rental: You can reach the airport by renting a car from rental offices located in the city center. Information on rental procedures can be obtained from rental offices at the airport.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
From Airport to City Center
Metro/Train (BART + OAK Line): The most common transportation option from Oakland Airport to the city center is the BART system. From the Oakland International Airport BART Station across from the terminal buildings, take the automated 'BART to OAK' train to Coliseum BART Station. This journey takes approximately 8-9 minutes, and trains depart every 5-6 minutes. The BART system operates from 05:00-00:00 on weekdays, 06:00-00:00 on Saturdays, and 08:00-00:00 on Sundays. You can transfer at Coliseum to reach the city center at 12th St./Oakland City Center station in approximately 20-25 minutes total.
Bus (AC Transit Line 73 – Coliseum BART connection): The AC Transit Line 73 bus departs from the airport and goes to Coliseum/OAK BART Station. This journey takes about 15-20 minutes. Line 73 operates from 04:56 in the morning until 00:06 at night, with buses running approximately every 15 minutes. You can transfer to BART at Coliseum to reach the city center.
Night Bus (AC Transit Line 805 – Downtown Oakland): When BART is not in service at night, the AC Transit Line 805 night bus operates between the airport and downtown Oakland. This line runs between OAK and Coliseum/OAK BART Station and Downtown Oakland. The line operates from 00:35 to 04:30.
Taxi/Uber/Lyft: Transportation to the city center can be arranged via taxi or Uber/Lyft from the airport. The journey time varies depending on traffic conditions but generally takes 20-30 minutes.
Car Rental: There are many international car rental companies at the airport. You can rent a car to comfortably reach the city center or surrounding areas.