There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Omaha to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
3h 19m$68–386Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Chicagobus Btw 1202
8h 25m$75–150Drive 462.4 mi
- Drive from Downtown Omaha to Chicagocar 462.4 mi
7h 47m$85–122Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
3h 53m$443–706
Downtown Omaha to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Omaha to Chicago is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Omaha to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $65 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Omaha and arriving at Chicago. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Downtown Omaha and Chicago is 441 miles. The road distance is 465.1 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Omaha to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Downtown Omaha to Chicago, including transfers.
Downtown Omaha to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Downtown Omaha to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 8h 25m.
Downtown Omaha to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Omaha to Chicago is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Downtown Omaha to Chicago.
What companies run services between Downtown Omaha, NE, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Omaha to Chicago once daily, and the journey takes 8h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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