Oakland to Chicago (OAK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,832 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 52m WN → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 3m AFAMDL → AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 14m LXJWNXE → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 18m WN → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 27m LXJPCJWN → AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 33m WN → AAACAS Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 6h 34m ASLXJWN → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 6h 35m ASSISWN → AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
GEG Spokane 6h 47m WN → AAACUA Spokane (GEG) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 3m ASAYBA → AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,832 mi 3h 48m nonstop +2h ahead

OAK–ORD had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,832 miles in 3h 48m.

Also explore OAK Routes ORD Routes OAK Live Flights ORD Live Flights OAK Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Oakland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop OAK–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KAI KAI 0 – – 44% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CMI ~5h 46m DEN ~5h 52m AMA ~6h 0m MKE ~6h 2m SLC ~6h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,479
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → ORD
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
80%
Return
ORD → OAK
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric OAK→ORD SFO→ORD SJC→ORD
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 21 5
Weekly flights – 494 14
Flight time 3h 48m 3h 29m 4h 24m
Departure OTP 44% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights · San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,832 mi / 2,947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

OAK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,832 mi / 2,947 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,832 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from OAK to ORD. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from ORD to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OAK to ORD

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

OAK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to ORD is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,832 miles (2,947 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).