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How to get fromOmaha to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 32m
    $50–290

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    11h 46m
    $92–135

  3. Drive  430.9 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Elgincar car 430.9 mi
    7h 28m
    $74–107

  4. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Omaha to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 26m
    $59–293

  5. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 21m
    $68–403

Omaha to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Omaha to Elgin. However, you can take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Elgin via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 46m.

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