There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Joliet by plane, train, bus, 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 6m$73–393Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
11h 49m$85–153Bus, train via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 706
- Take the train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
16h 6m$226–427Drive 437 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Jolietcar 437 mi
7h 17m$80–116Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 41m$448–713
Omaha to Joliet by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Joliet is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs $70 - $400.
The distance between Omaha and Joliet is 482 miles. The road distance is 439.5 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Joliet without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 49m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Omaha to Joliet, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Joliet is 440 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Omaha to Joliet.
There are 72+ hotels available in Joliet.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Omaha to Joliet. 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 LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Joliet via Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 11h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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