Distance from Oakland to Chicago (United States)

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

Oakland, California, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oakland is located on the west coast of the United States while Chicago is situated in the Midwest region, both cities are significant urban centers with distinct cultural and economic profiles. The straight-line distance between them is 2,977 kilometers, heading east.

Oakland is at only 24 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Oakland to Chicago spans approximately 3390 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-80 E, traversing states like Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska, and entering Illinois.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountains, Lincoln, Omaha.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Oakland to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, including mountains and plains, with notable landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall due to moderate tourism and pleasant conditions in Chicago, avoiding the summer crowds and winter cold.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to Oakland, which has a milder climate year-round.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Oakland, providing ease of movement 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
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)
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)

Other distances from Oakland

Distance 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

Other distances from Chicago

Distances 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

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