Distance from Chicago to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Oakland, California is 2,977 kilometers (1,850 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States while Oakland is situated on the West Coast, with vast plains and mountain ranges lying between them. The straight-line distance between them is 2,977 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Oakland is at only 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Oakland covers major highways such as I-80, passing through states like Iowa, Nebraska, and Nevada, with diverse landscapes including plains and mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City, Donner Pass.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Oakland crosses the Midwest plains and the Rocky Mountains, reaching the Pacific Coast.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for mild weather and fall for fewer tourists in Oakland.

Climate

Oakland has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and dry summers, unlike Chicago's humid continental climate.

Accessibility

Oakland offers good public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Oakland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

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