There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane OMA - CMI
6h 21m$94–464Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 40m$64–131Drive 479.1 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Champaigncar 479.1 mi
8h 7m$88–127Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 58m$111–461Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane OMA - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h 22m$101–479
Omaha to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Champaign is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Champaign is to fly and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Omaha and Champaign is 422 miles. The road distance is 481.9 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Omaha to Champaign, including transfers.
Omaha to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 40m.
Omaha to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Champaign is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Omaha to Champaign.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines in around 10h 40m.
- 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 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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