There are 5 ways to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
3h 30m$68–386Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
9h 45m$75–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Omaha Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 47m$160–330Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Omaha, NE to Chicagocar 462.5 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
4h 4m$443–706
Omaha, NE to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $65 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Omaha Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Omaha, NE and Chicago is 441 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago, including transfers.
Omaha, NE to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
Omaha, NE to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Omaha Station.
The best way to get from Omaha, NE to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 45m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $75–140 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
- $65–380
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Omaha Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Omaha, NE to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Omaha, NE to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha, NE to Chicago is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Omaha, NE to Chicago.
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