There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Des Moines to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
9h 45m$71–121Drive 401.5 mi
- Drive from Omaha to DeKalb401.5 mi
6h 39m$74–106Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)OMA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 12m$107–671Bus via Iowa City
- Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa City
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalb
10h 20m$109–217Fly Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)OMA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 29m$72–451Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Lincoln
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LNK - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
9h 59m$81–371Bus to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux City
- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SUX - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
9h 3m$75–384
Omaha to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to DeKalb is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to DeKalb is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Dekalb via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Omaha and DeKalb is 415 miles. The road distance is 403.9 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Omaha to DeKalb, including transfers.
Omaha to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
Omaha to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to DeKalb is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Omaha to DeKalb.
Book your Omaha to DeKalb bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Dekalb via Des Moines in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha to Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $26–40
- Flexible Fares
- $35–50
Bus from Omaha to Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha to Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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