There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, 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, train
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)OMA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
5h 34m$106–663Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
10h 28m$51–183Drive 467.6 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Waukegan467.6 mi
8h 17m$86–124Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)OMA - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegan
5h 48mBus, 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 OTC to Waukegan
13h 18m$80–150
Omaha to Waukegan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Waukegan is to bus and train via Des Moines which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Waukegan is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $700.
The distance between Omaha and Waukegan is 478 miles. The road distance is 470.3 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 28m and costs $50 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Omaha to Waukegan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Waukegan is 470 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Omaha to Waukegan.
There are 111+ hotels available in Waukegan.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Omaha to Waukegan. However, you can take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Waukegan via Chicago, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 28m.
- 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 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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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