There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop by plane, 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)OMA - MDW
3h 27m$93–606Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha to ChicagoOmaha
8h 25m$45–180Drive 462.7 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Chicago Loop462.7 mi
7h 44m$85–122Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)OMA - ORD
3h 42m$63–396Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
11h 29m$77–143
Omaha to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop is to bus via Des Moines which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $90 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Omaha and arriving at Chicago. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Omaha and Chicago Loop is 442 miles. The road distance is 465.4 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $45 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Omaha to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $180 and takes 8h 25m.
Omaha to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Chicago Loop is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Omaha to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Omaha to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $85–173 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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