There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to Omaha by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Omaha (OMA)plane CMH - OMA
6h 35m$654–1,505Fly from Dayton
cheapest- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Omaha (OMA)plane DAY - OMA
7h 12m$89–484Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
17h 55m$124–200Drive 752.6 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Omahacar 752.6 mi
13h 41m$138–199Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Omaha (OMA)plane CLE - OMA
6h 30m$114–654Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Omaha (OMA)plane CVG - OMA
6h 59m$126–706Fly from Akron
- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Omaha (OMA)plane CAK - OMA
7h 2m$92–467Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA)plane DTW - OMA
6h 40m$729–939Bus via Columbus - Mound St
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
18h 5m$103–197Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
18h 25m$118–198
Ohio to Omaha by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Omaha is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $110 - $200 and takes 18h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Omaha is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Omaha, NE via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
The distance between Ohio and Omaha is 709 miles. The road distance is 757 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ohio to Omaha, including transfers.
Ohio to Omaha bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio to Omaha is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $650 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 17h 55m.
Ohio to Omaha bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Omaha is 1h behind Ohio. It is currently 2:13 PM in Ohio and 1:13 PM in Omaha.
What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Omaha, NE via Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Covington to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Covington to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Detroit to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Omaha via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Omaha is 757 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Ohio to Omaha.
Book your Ohio to Omaha bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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