There are 6 ways to get from Omaha to Schenectady by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)OMA - ALB
7h 4m$253–1,305Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
25h 19m$158–443Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
33h 14m$231–491Drive 1,246.6 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Schenectady1,246.6 mi
20h 54m$228–329Bus, train via Burlington
- Take the bus from Omaha to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
27h 55m$204–503Bus, train via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
28h 9m$169–387
Omaha to Schenectady by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Schenectady is to bus and train via Des Moines which costs $160 - $390 and takes 28h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Schenectady is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $250 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Schenectady via Indianapolis and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 14m.
The distance between Omaha and Schenectady is 1156 miles. The road distance is 1253.9 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Schenectady without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 19m and costs $150 - $450.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Omaha to Schenectady, including transfers.
Omaha to Schenectady bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Schenectady is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $250 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 33h 14m.
Omaha to Schenectady bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Schenectady is 1h ahead of Omaha. It is currently 5:38 PM in Omaha and 6:38 PM in Schenectady.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Schenectady via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, New York Midtown, and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 33h 14m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Bus from Omaha to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $100–150
- Flexible Fares
- $130–200
Bus from Omaha to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $55–85
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Schenectady is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Omaha to Schenectady.
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