Travel Information to Omaha, NE from Chicago, IL
| 429 miles (692 km) | |
| Flight or train | |
| $52 - | |
| Train • $52 (€47) • 8 h 55 min | |
| Flight • $119 (€107) • 1 h 31 min | |
| FlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 429 miles (692 km) by flight or train from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey 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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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

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.
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