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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Chicago (OAK-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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6:40 am - 11:59 pmOAK-ORD
15h 19m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:41 amORD-OAK
21h 36m2 stops
$207Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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9:26 am - 11:59 pmOAK-ORD
12h 33m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 10:41 amORD-OAK
21h 36m2 stops
$218Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 3:30 pmOAK-MDW
5h 40m1 stop
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4:05 pm - 6:40 pmMDW-OAK
4h 35mnonstop
$231Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 4:55 pmOAK-MDW
7h 05m1 stop
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9:35 am - 2:10 pmMDW-OAK
6h 35m1 stop
$240Southwest
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 5:04 amOAK-ORD
8h 29m1 stop
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7:45 am - 11:38 pmORD-OAK
17h 53m1 stop
$242Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 9:41 amOAK-MDW
14h 51m2 stops
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1:50 pm - 12:08 amMDW-OAK
12h 18m2 stops
$254Delta
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Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 24
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 1:38 pmOAK-ORD
5h 43m1 stop
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7:20 am - 11:57 amORD-OAK
6h 37m1 stop
$261Delta
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
Delta Logo
4:51 pm - 8:41 amOAK-ORD
13h 50m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 12:03 amORD-OAK
6h 23m1 stop
$266Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 3:30 pmOAK-MDW
5h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 2:40 pmMDW-OAK
8h 05m2 stops
$270Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 5:05 pmOAK-MDW
4h 05mnonstop
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4:05 pm - 6:40 pmMDW-OAK
4h 35mnonstop
$290Southwest
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OAK's compact size ensures quick and easy navigation.
The CTA Orange Line from MDW is convenient for downtown.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland, California to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago departing in December.

What is the cheapest Oakland to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Oakland to Chicago costs $262 on the route between Oakland (OAK) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Oakland to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Oakland to Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Oakland, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $487 and $411 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Oakland to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $481 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Chicago

 
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OAK's compact size makes it easy to navigate, with short distances to gates and manageable security lines, ideal for quick departures.

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The CTA Orange Line from MDW to downtown Chicago is convenient, taking about 25-30 minutes, avoiding traffic issues.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Oakland to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Chicago

  • Are there nursing rooms at MDW?

    MDW has a nursing room in Concourse C, next to the yoga room. This room, well-furnished with comfy seats, features a hand washing station and clean utensils. If you're a breastfeeding mother, you can use this nursing room to breastfeed and change your infant privately before continuing your journey.

  • Does OAK have any fun places I can visit?

    While waiting for your flight to Chicago at OAK, you should check out the airport's public art displays in Terminal 2, near the baggage claim area, and in Terminal 1, on the Airside. Additionally, there are a variety of retail shops throughout both terminals you can check out.

  • Which Chicago Airport has an on-site hotel?

    If you'd like to land at a Chicago airport with an on-site hotel, you should book a flight that lands at ORD, as this public transit hub is home to two on-site hotels, Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel and Aloft Chicago O'Hare. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is located opposite Terminal 2. It is connected to all the airport terminals via an underground Walkway. Aloft Chicago O'Hare is located between Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Since both hotels feature great amenities, staying at either would be a move you'll not regret.

  • Does OAK have any lounges?

    Oakland International Airport has a lounge in Terminal 1, on the Airside, near Gates 8 and 8A. This relaxing space, referred to as the Escape lounge, is open to all economy travelers at the airport. If you're one, you can access it if you're open to purchasing a day pass, annual membership, or pay at the door.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Chicago was $79 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Oakland to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Chicago?

    Oakland is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Oakland from Oakland and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Oakland to Chicago?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Oakland to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Oakland to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Chicago, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Chicago are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $403 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $343 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $239 or less one-way and $377 or less round-trip.
  • In Oakland, you can board your plane to Chicago at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Oakland International Airport (OAK), or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Among the three airports, OAK has the smallest crowds. It is also the nearest to Oakland. Given its proximity to Oakland and its small passenger crowds, OAK is the most convenient Oakland airport to fly out to Chicago.
  • You can travel to OAK from downtown Oakland through three public means of transit. They include the subway, bus, and taxi. The means you choose will be determined by how fast you'd like to travel and how much you are willing to spend as fare. If you'd like to travel cheaply, you should travel by subway or bus. However, if you'd like to travel quickly, you should travel by taxi.
  • If you drive to OAK, you can count on easily finding a spot you can leave your car in for the entire duration of your trip, as OAK is home to four on-airport parking options that offer long-term parking services. Premium, Hourly, Daily, and Economy are located in different parts of the airport. Premium is the closest of the four, as it is situated adjacent to the terminals.
  • In Chicago, you can land at either O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD usually has more passenger traffic than MDW. Hence, it normally has long queues. This being the case, to avoid long queues once you land, you should book a flight from Chicago that lands at MDW.
  • Once you land at ORD or MDW, there are several towns you can get to easily, other than Chicago. They include Elmhurst, Aurora, Gurnee, Dundee, New Buffalo, and Lake Geneva.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to Chicago

 
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Check in online didn't accept my confirmation number so i could only check in with assistance at the airport and ended up with s creepy middle seat.

4.0 OkayMarco, Oct 2025SAN - ORD
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Check in online didn't accept my confirmation number so i could only check in with assistance at the airport and ended up with s creepy middle seat.

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

It was the most expensive Alaska Airlines ticket I’ve ever purchased. I had a middle seat with no legroom or space compared to any other middle seat I’ve hadThere was a silver box under the seat that took up 70% of my legroom on the most narrow 737 max the crew flat out would not help they would not help with bags they would not help with garbage there was no coffee,It was definitely not one of my better experiences on Alaska.

Sitting on the ground for 2 hours waiting for a gate wasn't fun.

It was a great experience, friendly staff and good snacks

Online check in didn't work. Somehow ended up with 2 Alaska rewards numbers and 1 for Hawaiian. No one at check in could figure out what to do. No one at check in could help me confirm an upcoming flight on Hawaiian Airlines.

Flight was delayed 14 hours! We missed an entire day of our vacation and had to pay for hotel that we didn’t use

Glad they offer free meal, & I got a complimentary drink I’d like coffee,tea, or water offered 3/4 into trip

Could not check in online. Called airline twice, thinking Hawaiian Airlines could check me in during phone call. NO. In 2nd phone call, Customer Service explained that due to “transition period” of Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines merger, I could only check in at the airport. In addition, flight to Kahului was late at arrival gate; I made connection to Lihue but my bag did not, so I had to return to Lihue airport a couple hours after my arrival to retrieve the bag.

Very mediocre, and disappointing for the price of the ticket

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Salina to travers city was great! But the sept 24 Tranverse city was not! Traverse city to chichago was cancelled, i went to Denver & got to Salina 6 hours later!

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Excellent experience when I am looking for a budget airline where the main expectation is getting me from point A to point B with no frills.

Had to deplane for undisclosed mechanical issue. Landed in Chicago 3 hours late. Food voucher at FLL came just as we were recording. Crew and agents were troopers--better than Spirit last night.

We spent 5 1/2 hours at Ohare cause our flight was diverted cause of rain in the area. We missed appts that we had set on Tuesday and cause we were flying back the next day on the 7am flight we had no time to reschedule anything. Other airlines were landing and taking off fine having no issues. It was only Spirit. Very frustrating flight and I understand why the flights are only around 25-30% full.

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

The seat belt was lengthy enough that I did not need an extender. Courteous and helpful flight attendants.

As expected. Nothing jumps out at me as bad or wrong, but the flight was fine. No complaints with pilot or crew. The flight left on time and arrived earlier than stated. Overall, I will continue to plan on flying with Spirit.

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

While on the flight we had a delay and had to sit on the plane while maintenance fixed it. It’s ended up taking an hour and a half longer to leave than expected. I had an unruly passenger sitting behind me that vaped during the flight and was rude and loud for the majority of the flight.

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

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