There are 6 ways to get from Chicago 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 Midway International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
4h 19m$104–657Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Omahabus Chicago
9h 30m$55–180Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Omahacar 462.5 mi
7h 42m$85–122Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
4h 46m$84–497Fly 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
6h 51m$82–378Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123
9h 54m$70–170
Chicago to Omaha by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Omaha is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Omaha is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $700.
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 and Omaha is 441 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chicago to Omaha, including transfers.
Chicago to Omaha bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Omaha is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 9h 30m.
Chicago to Omaha bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Omaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Omaha is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Chicago to Omaha.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) 3 times a day. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- 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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