There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Nebraska 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 Kearney Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ORD - EAR
4h 8m$88–360Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, line 54 bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
- Take the bus from Gold's - N Street to A & 37th Streetbus
5h 54m$50–299Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123
9h 34m$75–150Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Omahacar 462.5 mi
7h 46m$85–122Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
4h 44m$114–757Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
4h 19m$164–1,107
Chicago to Nebraska by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Nebraska is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Nebraska is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $360.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Omaha, NE. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Chicago and Nebraska is 609 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Nebraska without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chicago to Nebraska, including transfers.
Chicago to Nebraska bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Nebraska is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 34m.
Chicago to Nebraska bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Nebraska is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Chicago to Nebraska.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nebraska, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
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 Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 402-476-1234
- StarTranInfo@lincoln.ne.gov
- Website
- lincoln.ne.gov
Bus from Gold's - N Street to A & 37th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU/StarTran
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