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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 €52. 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 €52, and a flight costs an average of €67.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€124 Average price | €244 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest |
10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m 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 Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
You can get to Chicago, IL from Omaha, NE 3 different ways: train, flight or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $52 (€47).
This is compared to other travel options from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:
Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().
A train is $36 (€33) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $89 (€80) from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL.
The fastest way from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 37 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:
Train takes on average 9 h 29 min.
The distance is approximately 429 miles (692 km) from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Chicago, IL from Omaha, NE as scheduled services by train, flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Chicago, IL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $76 (€68).
- United or American Airlines can take you to Chicago, IL by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for American Airlines from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL for $89 (€80).
- Amtrak can take you to Chicago, IL by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL for $52 (€47).
Yes, there are direct services available from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 1 direct bus per day.
- 3 direct flights per day with.
- 1 direct train per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL.
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