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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€115 Average price Cheapest | €253 Average price | €137 Average price |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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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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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