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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Omaha:

• Earliest: departs at 12:12 am and lands at 1:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:45 am.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Omaha:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Omaha takes 1h 45m, covering 429 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Omaha range from $302 to $466, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 62% above the $356 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $319 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $357 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Omaha flights, with 31% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 15%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Omaha route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Omaha are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Avis
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Omaha may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Omaha most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Chicago to Omaha. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $327 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $472, a difference of $145.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Omaha. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 5h 12m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 51m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Some of the most popular sights in Omaha are CHI Health Center Omaha, TD Ameritrade Park Omaha and Orpheum Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Omaha on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Omaha flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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).