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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 an average ticket price of $123 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $123, while a flight costs an average of $580.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$204 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $580 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE costing on average $204 (€171).
A bus is $457 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE costing on average $580 (€486).
Other travel options to Omaha, NE take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
Tickets start at around $204 (€171) compared to roughly $104 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-100.12 (€-83.88). The journey takes 9h 8m versus 6h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE
How to get from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 12:25 PM9h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station9:50 PMOmaha, 16th & Jackson SE$1001One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:25 PM9h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station9:50 PMOmaha, 16th & Jackson SE$1001One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA24712:43 PM1h34O'Hare International Airport2:17 PMEppley Airfield$3261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 381 Carl Sandburg · 5 California Zephyr7:40 AM15h29Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:09 PMOmaha Station, Omaha, NE$1611One-way1 transfer
- 5 California Zephyr2:00 PM9h09Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:09 PMOmaha Station, Omaha, NE$1631One-way0 transfers
AA333410:50 PM1h41O'Hare International Airport12:31 AMEppley Airfield$2781One-way0 transfers
AA40421:51 PM1h47O'Hare International Airport3:38 PMEppley Airfield$2781One-way0 transfers- AA35585:24 PM1h56O'Hare International Airport7:20 PMEppley Airfield$2781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE costing on average $204 (€171).
A bus is $457 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE costing on average $580 (€486).
Other travel options to Omaha, NE take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Omaha, NE by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Omaha, NE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Omaha, NE by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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