There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha by subway, plane, train, bus, 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.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha
best- Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
4h 29m$164–1,007Drive 462.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Loop to Omahacar 462.5 mi
7h 48m$85–122Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson 705
13h 59m$137–350Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
18h 10m$98–295Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
4h 42m$114–707Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
- Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
7h 1m$100–353
Chicago Loop to Omaha by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha is to subway and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $160 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Omaha via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Omaha is 443 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 59m and costs $130 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Omaha is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $95 - $300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $750 and takes 4h 42m.
Chicago Loop to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Omaha is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Chicago Loop to Omaha.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha via Des Moines and Kansas City in around 18h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Washington/Wells to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- 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
- $35–45
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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