There are 5 ways to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
2h 1m$68–388Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
11h 13m$71–141Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Omaha-OMA to Chicago466.2 mi
7h 54mDrive 466.2 mi
- Drive from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicagocar 466.2 mi
7h 54m$86–123Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
2h 35m$450–702
Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Eppley Airport Terminal and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Omaha Airport (OMA) and Chicago is 436 miles. The road distance is 468.9 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago, including transfers.
Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 13m.
Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Chicago.
What companies run services between Omaha Airport (OMA), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Omaha-OMA to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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