How to travel from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE

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Travel Information between Chicago, IL and Omaha, NE

distanceDistance429 miles (692 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, flight or bus
priceTicket price range$81 -
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $81 (€70) • 9 h 9 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $96 (€83) • 1 h 28 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, flight or bus to travel 429 miles (692 km) between Chicago, IL and Omaha, NE. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE.

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from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE

How to get from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

American Airlines
07:55PM1h32
Chicago, IL
09:27PMOmaha, NE
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
American Airlines
07:55PM1h32
Chicago, IL
09:27PMOmaha, NE
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
American Airlines
07:55PM1h32
Chicago, IL
09:27PMOmaha, NE
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Other options
United
02:00PM1h36
Chicago, IL
03:36PMOmaha, NE
$3181One-way
0 transfers
United
05:46PM1h38
Chicago, IL
07:24PMOmaha, NE
$3231One-way
0 transfers
American Airlines
10:36PM19h58
Chicago, IL
06:34PMOmaha, NE
$7781One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Chicago to Omaha

FlixBus, Amtrak and United will get you to Omaha from Chicago at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey from Chicago to Omaha, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel between Chicago and Omaha.

        FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE

        FAQs: Travel to Omaha, NE easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE.
        FAQs

        You can get from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE 3 different ways: train, flight or bus.

        The cheapest way to go to Omaha, NE from Chicago, IL is by taking a train, which costs on average $81 (€70).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE:

        Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().

        A train is $15 (€13) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $96 (€83) from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE.

        The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 28 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Omaha, NE that take longer:

        Taking a train requires on average 9 h 9 min of travel time.

        Omaha, NE is approximately 429 miles (692 km) away from Chicago, IL.

        The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE is:

          However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Omaha, NE from Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

          These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE:

            The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE:

            • FlixBus or GTG can get you to Omaha, NE by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE for $184 (€159) on Omio.
            • Republic Airlines, United or American Airlines can get you to Omaha, NE by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with American Airlines from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE for $75 (€64) on Omio.
            • Travel with Amtrak to go to Omaha, NE by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE tickets on Omio for $67 (€57).

            Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE with the following travel companies:

            • Direct services by bus with.
            • Direct flight with United or American Airlines.
            • Take a direct train with.

            Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Omaha, NE as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chicago, IL and Omaha, NE.

            Your trip from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE doesn't have to end in Omaha, NE. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Lincoln, NE, Denver, CO, New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA. If you’d like to add Lincoln, NE, Denver, CO, New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA to your Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Omaha, NE today!

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