There are 5 ways to get from Omaha Station to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 42m$68–406Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Omaha Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 29m$130–290Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
10h 3m$70–140Drive 462.6 mi
- Drive from Omaha Station to Chicagocar 462.6 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 11m$443–706
Omaha Station to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha Station to Chicago is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $65 - $410.
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 Station and Chicago is 442 miles. The road distance is 465.3 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha Station to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Omaha Station to Chicago, including transfers.
Omaha Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
Omaha Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Omaha Station.
The best way to get from Omaha Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $65 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 9h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Omaha Station, NE, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Omaha Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 9h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Omaha Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Omaha Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Omaha Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha Station to Chicago is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Omaha Station to Chicago.
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