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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 $132.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$140 Average price | $351 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest |
9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m 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.
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.
- 12:35 PM10h40Omaha, NE11:15 PMChicago, IL$1121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:35 PM10h40Omaha, NE11:15 PMChicago, IL$1121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:45 PM9h35Omaha, NE10:20 PMChicago, IL$1541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:40 PM9h45Omaha, NE10:25 PMChicago, IL$1161One-way0 transfers
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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 $66 (€53).
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $132 (€105).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
Train takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 42 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.
- 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, FlixBus, Burlington Trailways to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Burlington Trailways.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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