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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 an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 58m. 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 $118, while a flight costs an average of $594.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$168 Average price | $118 Average price Cheapest | $594 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $168.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $594.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Tickets start at around $168 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-65.50. The journey takes 9h 26m versus 6h 44m 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 Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL
How to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 6:40 AM9h45Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:40 AM9h45Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA53858:00 AM1h45Eppley Airfield9:45 AMO'Hare International Airport$3011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6 California Zephyr · 382 Carl Sandburg5:10 AM16h41Omaha Station, Omaha, NE9:51 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1431One-way1 transfer
- 6 California Zephyr5:10 AM9h29Omaha Station, Omaha, NE2:39 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1631One-way0 transfers
AA35587:57 PM1h48Eppley Airfield9:45 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers- AA373912:23 PM1h49Eppley Airfield2:12 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
- AA40424:08 PM1h51Eppley Airfield5:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $168.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $594.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Eppley Airfield and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Omaha Station, Omaha, NE and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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