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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 bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$143 Average price | $350 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Omaha, NE take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 34m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Omaha, NE as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Eppley Airfield.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Omaha Station, Omaha, NE.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Omaha, NE by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Omaha, NE by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Burlington Trailways to go to Omaha, NE by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Burlington Trailways.
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