There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop by plane, subway, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
3h 28m$103–656Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
3h 45m$58–376Bus, 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$129–351Bus
- 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 39m$100–294Drive 462.7 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Chicago Loopcar 462.7 mi
7h 48m$85–122
Omaha to Chicago Loop by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop is to fly and subway which takes 3h 28m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Kansas City, Des Moines and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
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 and train which takes 14h 11m and costs $120 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Omaha to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 17h 39m and costs $100 - $300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $380 and takes 3h 45m.
Omaha to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Chicago Loop is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Omaha to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Omaha to Washington & Lasalle via Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 17h 39m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- 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
- $70–420
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $110–260
- 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
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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