There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)plane PHL - OMA
6h 9m$165–805Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
30h 25m$209–327Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Stationtrain
31h 27m$353–1,366Drive 1,206.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Omaha, NEcar 1,206.1 mi
19h 55m$221–318Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Omaha (OMA)plane DCA - OMA
7h 32m$787–1,742Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Omaha (OMA)plane LGA - OMA
8h 28m$191–1,415Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
8h 37m$202–900Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Stationtrain California Zephyr
37h 37m$405–892
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is to bus which costs $200 - $330 and takes 30h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Omaha, NE. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Omaha, NE via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Omaha, NE station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Omaha Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Omaha, NE is 1106 miles. The road distance is 1213.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE without a car is to bus which takes 30h 25m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 30h 25m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $350 - $1,400 and takes 31h 27m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Omaha, NE via Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Omaha Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Omaha, NE is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 1:28 AM in Philadelphia and 12:28 AM in Omaha, NE.
Philadelphia to Omaha, NE train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Omaha, NE is 1213 miles. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Philadelphia to Omaha, NE.
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