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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Omaha from $69

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Omaha departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Omaha, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Omaha

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Omaha that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:35 am - 1:10 pmORD-OMA
6h 35m1 stop
7:21 am - 9:00 amOMA-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$145American Airlines
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Sat, Apr 27 - Sat, May 4
6:35 am - 1:10 pmORD-OMA
6h 35m1 stop
7:22 am - 9:01 amOMA-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$146American Airlines
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Sat, Apr 27 - Sun, Apr 28
6:27 pm - 8:34 amORD-OMA
14h 07m1 stop
10:04 am - 12:56 amOMA-ORD
14h 52m1 stop
$148Frontier
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Fri, Apr 26 - Fri, May 3
6:27 pm - 8:33 amORD-OMA
14h 06m1 stop
9:24 am - 12:56 amOMA-ORD
15h 32m1 stop
$154Frontier
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Tue, Apr 30 - Sat, May 4
11:45 am - 4:55 pmORD-OMA
5h 10m1 stop
12:29 pm - 4:55 pmOMA-ORD
4h 26m1 stop
$156Delta
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Sat, Apr 27 - Sat, May 4
6:20 am - 10:30 amORD-OMA
4h 10m1 stop
12:00 pm - 4:35 pmOMA-ORD
4h 35m1 stop
$157Delta
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Wed, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 27
12:48 pm - 2:25 pmORD-OMA
1h 37mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:43 amOMA-ORD
1h 43mnonstop
$245United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 30
4:20 pm - 10:10 pmORD-OMA
5h 50m1 stop
4:40 pm - 10:35 pmOMA-ORD
5h 55m1 stop
$316Southwest
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Wed, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 19
9:00 am - 10:36 amORD-OMA
1h 36mnonstop
7:45 am - 9:28 amOMA-ORD
1h 43mnonstop
$319United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 30
9:40 am - 11:05 amMDW-OMA
1h 25mnonstop
3:55 pm - 5:15 pmOMA-MDW
1h 20mnonstop
$387Southwest
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Wed, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 11

Flights from Chicago to Omaha - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Omaha to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Omaha flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Omaha.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Omaha cost $53 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Omaha. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $159.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Omaha?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Omaha clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Omaha, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Omaha back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Omaha?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Omaha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Omaha is February, where tickets cost $262 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $374 and $358 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Omaha?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Omaha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Omaha, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Omaha?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Omaha found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $145 on American Airlines, followed by Frontier ($148). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $69 on American Airlines and from $79 on Delta.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Omaha?

Chicago and Omaha are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Southwest (6 flights per day), United Airlines (4 flights per day), and American Airlines (3 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Omaha?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Omaha.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Omaha. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $159 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Omaha per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Omaha, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 102 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Omaha?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Omaha take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 25m, covering a distance of 429 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Omaha?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 7:35 am and will be landing in Omaha at 9:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Omaha?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Omaha jets off at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Omaha

When to book flights from Chicago to Omaha

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Omaha based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Omaha

  • How can I get from the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) to downtown Omaha?

    It will take you about 10min by car and 20min by bus to get to downtown Omaha. The public bus also runs from the Omaha Airport to many areas in the city. This includes Old Market, Midtown Crossing, Aksarben, and Dundee. It picks up passengers on the lower level of the terminal building.

  • Where can I get dropped off at Chicago O'Hare (ORD)?

    If you fly into Chicago O'Hare, you can get dropped off directly in front of your terminal. Some airlines even provide baggage check curbside. However, if your driver wants to avoid the heavy airport traffic, they can drop you off at the Kiss 'n' Fly area on Zemke Boulevard or the Multi-Modal Facility on Mannheim Road and Zemke Boulevard. From here, you'll catch a shuttle to your terminal.

  • What services and amenities can passengers enjoy at the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA)?

    While you're at the airport, you can grab a bite to eat in the Terminal Food Court. Some dining options include fast-food restaurants like A & W, Blimpie, and Kentucky Fried Chicken, and sit-down restaurants like Godfather's Pizza and the Hangar Lounge.

  • Do any of the Chicago airports have banks or ATM machines?

    Seaway Bank has a few offices at the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). At these locations, you can do a variety of banking transactions including withdrawing or depositing money. If you don't bank here, you can do banking at one of its many ATM machines. There is also a branch of Seaway Bank and numerous ATM machines all around the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Omaha?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Omaha was $69 for a one-way ticket and $145 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Omaha?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Omaha?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Omaha Eppley Airfield.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Omaha?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Omaha flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Omaha?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Omaha flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Omaha?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Omaha, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Omaha?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Omaha on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Omaha, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Omaha are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $289 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $282 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Omaha?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Omaha.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Omaha?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Omaha from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Omaha?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Omaha with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Omaha?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Omaha from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Omaha

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $125 or less one-way and $223 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago has two main airports: Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Chicago Midway (MDW). Chicago O'Hare is the larger of the two. It is about 40min from downtown, 56min from Aurora, and 48min from Naperville. Just 20min away, Chicago Midway is actually closer to downtown Chicago.
  • For convenience, you can rent a car and pick it up when you land at the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA). Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty, and Enterprise all have offices at this airport location. The rental car agencies are located in the North Garage of the airport.
  • Chicago Midway Airport is a smaller airport; however, it offers many conveniences such as bank services, an airport art gallery, numerous restaurants, a chapel for prayer, and a yoga room where you can meditate while waiting on your flight to depart.
  • Although many flights going from Chicago to Omaha are non-stop, some flight routes require that you have a short layover in another city. Depending upon the airline, you might change airplanes in Minneapolis/St. Paul or at the Detroit Metropolitan/Wayne County Airport.
  • Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is a very large airport with four terminals and almost 200 gates. This might sound overwhelming; however, the airport's people mover makes it easy to get around. It runs 24/7 and will take you from one terminal to another. This airport transportation system also goes to other areas of the airport including the rental car center and parking lots.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Omaha?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Eppley Airfield, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Omaha Eppley Airfield

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Omaha

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Omaha? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11470 reviews
72comfort
71entertainment
74overall
77boarding
67food
81crew
Airline reviews

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

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The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

I had first class itinerary, yet they put me boarding group 5 from FNT to ORD! I spoke with the gate agent though, and she let me board in Group 1 like I should have been assigned. Would've liked water on that flight. I'm glad that I asked about food on the flight from ORD to DALLAS. If I fly United from ORD to any city in Texas, they always offer a hot meal and regardless if it is a time in between meal times. The excuse was that it was not dinner time yet. It was almost 6pm?? And the flight was over 2 hours. There were some healthy snack options at least, but fresh snacks like apples or something would be nice. At least offer cheese plates or similar. Please bring seatback screens like United is doing. The flight attendant in first class was wonderful.

Flight departed on time. Boarding was easy and efficient. Arrived on time.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Omaha found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/4Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 29mORD-OMA
$69
4/17Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 29mORD-OMA
$70
5/11Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 32mORD-OMA
$77
4/17Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 53mORD-OMA
$79
5/4Sat
1 stopFrontier
11h 45mMDW-OMA
$81
5/13Mon
1 stopFrontier
22h 11mMDW-OMA
$83
5/5Sun
1 stopDelta
4h 09mORD-OMA
$99
6/22Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 37mORD-OMA
$123
6/16Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
19h 48mORD-OMA
$148
6/16Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 37mORD-OMA
$181

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Omaha

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Omaha that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/2Tue
multi-stopFrontier
9h 27mMDW-OMA
4/9Tue
multi-stopFrontier
13h 02mOMA-MDW
$228
4/1Mon
multi-stopFrontier
12h 36mMDW-OMA
4/4Thu
multi-stopFrontier
23h 32mOMA-MDW
$465
3/29Fri
multi-stopFrontier
11h 07mMDW-OMA
4/1Mon
multi-stopFrontier
9h 44mOMA-MDW
$542
4/1Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 38mORD-OMA
4/4Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 37mOMA-ORD
$557
4/1Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 38mORD-OMA
4/4Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 14mOMA-ORD
$565
4/1Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 38mORD-OMA
4/4Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 14mOMA-ORD
$576
4/2Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 41mORD-OMA
4/2Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 44mOMA-ORD
$597
3/30Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 48mORD-OMA
4/1Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 39mOMA-ORD
$603
3/30Sat
multi-stop
20h 44mMDW-OMA
4/1Mon
multi-stop
9h 44mOMA-MDW
$633
3/30Sat
multi-stop
20h 51mORD-OMA
4/1Mon
multi-stop
24h 48mOMA-ORD
$830

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Flights to Omaha

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