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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Omaha by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MDW - OMA
    4h 19m
    $164–1,107

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane ORD - SUX
    2. Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus bus
    6h 24m
    $72–360

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson 705
    13h 59m
    $131–340

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    18h 10m
    $96–291

  5. Drive 462.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Omahacar car 462.5 mi
    7h 46m
    $85–122

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORD - OMA
    4h 44m
    $114–757

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane ORD - LNK
    2. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus
    7h 5m
    $100–353

Chicago to Omaha by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha via Des Moines and Kansas City in around 18h 10m.

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