What is the cheapest way to get from Omaha to Great Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Great Lakes is to bus and train which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Omaha to Great Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Omaha to Great Lakes is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs $70 - $410.

How far is it from Omaha to Great Lakes?

The distance between Omaha and Great Lakes is 474 miles. The road distance is 467.1 miles.

How do I travel from Omaha to Great Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Omaha to Great Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 53m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Omaha to Great Lakes?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Omaha to Great Lakes, including transfers.

Can I drive from Omaha to Great Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Great Lakes is 467 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Omaha to Great Lakes.

Where can I stay near Great Lakes?

There are 152+ hotels available in Great Lakes.

Omaha to Great Lakes - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Omaha to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain
5h 18m
$73–403
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain Up-N
11h 53m
$79–143
Drive 464.4 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Great Lakescar 464.4 mi
8h 17m
$85–123
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain
5h 46m
$448–713

Omaha to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

11h 53mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471.4 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Omaha to Great Lakes. However, you can take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Great Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 53m.

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