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Travel Information to Chicago, IL from Omaha, NE

distanceDistance429 miles (692 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, flight or bus
priceTicket price range$73 - $129
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $73 (€63) • 16 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $129 (€112) • 1 h 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, United or Amtrak

Take a train, flight or bus to travel 429 miles (692 km) to Chicago, IL from Omaha, NE. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL.

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from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL

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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

United
01:00PM1h43
Omaha, NE
02:43PMChicago, IL
$3351One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
United
01:00PM1h43
Omaha, NE
02:43PMChicago, IL
$3351One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
United
04:38PM1h37
Omaha, NE
06:15PMChicago, IL
$5851One-way
0 transfers
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American Airlines
10:43AM1h42
Omaha, NE
12:25PMChicago, IL
$3381One-way
0 transfers
United
08:20PM1h43
Omaha, NE
10:03PMChicago, IL
$3391One-way
0 transfers
United
08:27PM1h43
Omaha, NE
10:10PMChicago, IL
$4041One-way
0 transfers

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Travel between Omaha and Chicago on Amtrak, United and American Airlines travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey between Omaha and Chicago, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel to Chicago from Omaha.

      FAQs: Travel from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL

      FAQs: 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 ways to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL: train, flight or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Chicago, IL from Omaha, NE is by taking a bus, which costs on average $73 (€63).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:

      Taking a bus costs $56 (€49) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $129 (€112) for the same trip.

      A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $97 (€84).

      The quickest way to travel to Chicago, IL from Omaha, NE is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 16 h 40 min on average.

      Train takes on average 9 h 29 min.

      Chicago, IL is approximately 429 miles (692 km) away from Omaha, NE.

      The average frequency per day from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is:

        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 from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:

          The following travel companies offer services from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:

          • FlixBus can get you to Chicago, IL by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL for $75 (€65) on Omio.
          • Travel with United or American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find United Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $105 (€91).
          • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Chicago, IL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $97 (€84).

          Yes, there are direct services available from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

          • Direct bus with.
          • Direct services by plane with United.
          • Direct services by train with Amtrak.

          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 between Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL.

          Your trip from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL doesn't have to end in Chicago, IL. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you’d like to add San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL to your Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Chicago, IL today!
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