How to travel from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €68, and a flight costs an average of €97.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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€115

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Cheapest

€253

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€137

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9h 34m

Average total duration

9h 4m

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30m

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4h 38m

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1h 38m

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3h 0m

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9h 58m

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9h 28m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Greyhound
12:01PM9h34
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
09:35PMOmaha, 16th & Jackson SE
$811One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
12:01PM9h34
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
09:35PMOmaha, 16th & Jackson SE
$811One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1853
12:45PM1h40
O'Hare International Airport
02:25PMEppley Airfield
$4791One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak5 California Zephyr
02:00PM9h09
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:09PMOmaha Station, Omaha, NE
$1281One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak381 Carl Sandburg · 5 California Zephyr
07:40AM15h29
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:09PMOmaha Station, Omaha, NE
$1241One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1778
08:45AM1h45
O'Hare International Airport
10:30AMEppley Airfield
$4791One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2207
03:55PM1h41
O'Hare International Airport
05:36PMEppley Airfield
$4791One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4433
03:58PM1h51
O'Hare International Airport
05:49PMEppley Airfield
$4791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE

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

There are 2 travel options from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE: flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $52 (€47) compared to other travel options to Omaha, NE:

A train is () less than a bus with an average ticket price of () from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE.

A train is $67 (€60) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $119 (€107) 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 31 min.

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

Taking a train requires on average 8 h 55 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:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 15 flights per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Omaha, NE from Chicago, IL as scheduled services by flight or train 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:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Omaha, NE. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE tickets on Omio for $176 (€159).
    • Travel with Republic Airlines, United or American Airlines to go to Omaha, NE by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find United Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE tickets on Omio for $119 (€107).
    • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Omaha, NE. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE tickets on Omio for $52 (€47).

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

    • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Omaha, NE with.
    • You can check for a direct flight to Omaha, NE with with 3 direct flights per day.
    • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Omaha, NE with.

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

    Many of our customers traveling from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE don't make Omaha, NE their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Omaha, NE are Lincoln, NE, Denver, CO, New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Omaha, NE to any of these top destinations today!

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