Oakland to Chicago - 1,831 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,831	+1,099	2,930 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,831	+1,099	2,930 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,831	+916	2,747 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,831	+916	2,747 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,831	+1,831	3,662 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,831	+916	2,747 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Oakland to Chicago would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 59m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The OAK to ORD route connects Oakland, United States with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,831 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 70° from Oakland. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1,831 miles (2,947 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from OAK to ORD typically take around 3h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,831 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Oakland (OAK) to Chicago (ORD)