How to travel from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $130.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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$145

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$344

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$109

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9h 59m

Average total duration

9h 29m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Greyhound
06:40AM9h45
Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE
04:25PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$811One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
06:40AM9h45
Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE
04:25PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$811One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA600
11:26AM1h43
Eppley Airfield
01:09PMO'Hare International Airport
$4791One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak6 California Zephyr
05:10AM9h29
Omaha Station, Omaha, NE
02:39PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1281One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak6 California Zephyr · 382 Carl Sandburg
05:10AM16h41
Omaha Station, Omaha, NE
09:51PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1171One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1856
08:00AM1h46
Eppley Airfield
09:46AMO'Hare International Airport
$4791One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4353
12:16PM1h48
Eppley Airfield
02:04PMO'Hare International Airport
$4791One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA739
03:22PM1h43
Eppley Airfield
05:05PMO'Hare International Airport
$4791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $67 (€53).

A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $130 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

Train takes on average 9h 29m.

The distance from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is approximately 429 miles (692 km).
The average frequency per day from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:
  • Trains mostly depart from Omaha Station, Omaha, NE and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • Flights mostly depart from Eppley Airfield and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Burlington Trailways to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Burlington Trailways.
Omio customers who travel from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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