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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 $58. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$181 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 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 $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $181 (€146).
A bus is $291 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $395 (€318).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
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$1231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:40 AM9h45Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA2937:55 AM1h50Eppley Airfield9:45 AMO'Hare International Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6 California Zephyr · 382 Carl Sandburg5:10 AM16h41Omaha Station, Omaha, NE9:51 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1601One-way1 transfer
- 6 California Zephyr5:10 AM9h29Omaha Station, Omaha, NE2:39 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1901One-way0 transfers
09:00 PM8h25Omaha, NE5:25 AMChicago, IL$1641One-way0 transfers
- UA28326:25 PM1h54Eppley Airfield8:19 PMO'Hare International Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
AA63899:00 AM2h01Eppley Airfield11:01 AMO'Hare International Airport$2811One-way0 transfers
AA2227 · AA11486:29 PM12h15Eppley Airfield6:44 AMO'Hare International Airport$3551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $181 (€146).
A bus is $291 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $395 (€318).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
- Around 47 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 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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