There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)ORD - OMA
4h 35m$50–307Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to OmahaChicago
9h 30m$60–180Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Omaha462.5 mi
7h 43m$85–122Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)MDW - OMA
4h 30m$64–387Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)ORD - LNK
- Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
6h 58m$82–388Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEGreyhound US0123
10h 40m$67–117
Chicago Loop to Omaha by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha is to bus via Des Moines which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $60 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago and arriving at Omaha. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Omaha is 440 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Omaha bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 9h 30m.
Chicago Loop to Omaha bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Omaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Omaha is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Chicago Loop to Omaha.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Chicago to Omaha once daily. Tickets cost $85–173 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–173
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $85–130
- Flexible Fares
- $110–170
- Saver Fare
- $125
- Flex Fare
- $173
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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