There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
3h 23m$68–426Fly Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
3h 50m$53–326Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
9h 45m$80–130Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Chicagocar 462.5 mi
7h 47m$85–122Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Omaha to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LNK - ORD
3h 42m$57–290
Omaha to Illinois by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Illinois is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $65 - $430.
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.
The distance between Omaha and Illinois is 441 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Omaha to Illinois, including transfers.
Omaha to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $65 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 45m.
Omaha to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Illinois is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Omaha to Illinois.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
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
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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