There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Chicago by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
3h 24m$103–706Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
3h 47m$63–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 706
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
14h 11m$129–341Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
17h 25m$92–291Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Chicagocar 462.5 mi
7h 47m$85–122
Omaha to Chicago by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Chicago is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Omaha and Chicago is 441 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 11m and costs $120 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Omaha to Chicago, including transfers.
Omaha to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $100 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $300 and takes 17h 25m.
Omaha to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Chicago is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Omaha to Chicago.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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 Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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