There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Omaha by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
4h 22m$104–657Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
- Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Omahacar
4h 35m$56–310Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
9h 25m$85–130Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Omahacar 462.5 mi
7h 46m$79–115Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
4h 42m$64–397Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
6h 4m$138–636
Illinois to Omaha by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Omaha is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Omaha is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Omaha, NE. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Illinois and Omaha is 442 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Illinois to Omaha, including transfers.
Illinois to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Omaha is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 25m.
Illinois to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Omaha is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Illinois to Omaha.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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