Cheap flights from Oakland, California to Chicago from $114

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12:28 pm - 4:59 amOAK  Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:00 am - 11:33 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland
27h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$234Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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12:28 pm - 4:59 amOAK  Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:21 am - 11:33 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland
7h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$246Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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12:28 pm - 4:59 amOAK  Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:21 am - 11:33 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland
7h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$246Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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12:28 pm - 4:59 amOAK  Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:00 am - 11:33 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland
27h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$247Frontier
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:35 am - 12:40 pmOAK  Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 05mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 3:45 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland
4h 45mnonstop
$297Southwest
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23
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11:50 pm - 5:55 amOAK  Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 05mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 11:35 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland
4h 50mnonstop
$297Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:55 am - 12:00 pmOAK  Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 05mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 11:00 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland
4h 50mnonstop
$297Southwest
Thu, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 27
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6:30 am - 12:30 pmOAK  Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 00mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 11:35 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland
4h 50mnonstop
$297Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:36 am - 7:00 pmOAK  Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 24m1 stop San Diego
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2:08 pm - 7:39 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland
7h 31m1 stop Portland
$307Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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7:00 am - 4:31 pmOAK  Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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2:08 pm - 7:39 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland
7h 31m1 stop Portland
$307Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

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Alaska Airlines flights from Oakland, California to Chicago

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Oakland, California to Chicago flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 4
OAK1:36 pmOakland
8h 23m
1 stop
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 7
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 12m
1 stop
OAK7:12 pmOakland
$335
Alaska Airlines
Dec 17
OAK6:44 amOakland
10h 10m
1 stop
ORD6:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 21
ORD7:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
OAK11:13 amOakland
$338
Alaska Airlines
Dec 8
OAK7:00 amOakland
8h 49m
1 stop
ORD5:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 9
ORD2:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
OAK7:39 pmOakland
$339

Frontier flights from Oakland, California to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Oakland, California to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 3
OAK12:28 pmOakland
14h 31m
1 stop
ORD4:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 8
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 33m
2 stops
OAK11:33 amOakland
$234
Frontier
Dec 3
OAK12:28 pmOakland
14h 31m
1 stop
ORD4:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 7
ORD6:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 12m
1 stop
OAK11:33 amOakland
$246
Frontier
Dec 2
OAK12:28 pmOakland
14h 31m
1 stop
ORD4:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 8
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 33m
2 stops
OAK11:33 amOakland
$247

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OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

OAKORD

Oakland

Thu 12/3

12:28 pm-4:59 am

1 stop14h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

10:00 am-11:33 am

2 stops27h 33m

$234

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

OAKORD

Oakland

Thu 12/3

12:28 pm-4:59 am

1 stop14h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/7

6:21 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 12m

$246

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

OAKORD

Oakland

Thu 12/3

12:28 pm-4:59 am

1 stop14h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

6:21 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 12m

$246

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 12/2

12:28 pm-4:59 am

1 stop14h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

10:00 am-11:33 am

2 stops27h 33m

$247
Quickest round-trip

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Thu 1/21

6:35 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/23

1:00 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$297

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Thu 12/3

11:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/7

8:45 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$297

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Thu 2/25

5:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/27

8:10 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$297

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Mon 12/7

6:30 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/7

8:45 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$297

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

OAKORD

Oakland

Thu 12/3

10:36 am-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

2:08 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$307

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

2:08 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$307

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Oakland, California to Chicago

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Oakland, California and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $512 to $714.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $234.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Oakland, California, with most prices found around $335. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Oakland, California to Chicago during May average around $399.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $454. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Oakland, California to Chicago for around $597.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the afternoon. Flights from Oakland, California to Chicago during this time can be as low as $480. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $528.

What is the cheapest Oakland to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Oakland to Chicago Midway for the best Oakland - Chicago flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Oakland, California to Chicago flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Oakland, California to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Oakland, California to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a Oakland, California to Chicago flight.

How have Oakland, California to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Oakland, California to Chicago flights are approximately 91% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Oakland, California to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Oakland, California to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Oakland, California to Chicago (OAK to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$114

Fastest flight time

4h 00m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Oakland, California in the past 72 hours is $114. The best round-trip flight deal from Oakland, California to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $234.
The fastest flight from Oakland, California to Chicago takes 4h 00m
Direct flights go from Oakland, California to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Oakland, California there are direct flights to Chicago Midway (MDW).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Oakland, California to Chicago

  • How far is Oakland to Chicago by plane?

    The distance between Oakland and Chicago is about 1845.3 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 00m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Oakland Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Oakland Airport to Chicago are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Oakland Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Oakland Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Oakland Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Oakland, California to Chicago?

  • What is the most popular airline from Oakland, California to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from Oakland, California to Chicago

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.9
13,156 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,215 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Oakland, California to Chicago

    Across 15 Southwest flights from Oakland, California to Chicago this week, the average price was $441, with the best Southwest deals starting from $275 round-trip. 4,216 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

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