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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Omaha

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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Southwest
Tue 2/17Tue 2/24
MDW - OMA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$59
Southwest
Tue 2/17
MDW - OMA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Omaha (CHI-OMA)

 
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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Omaha

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
MDW
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OMA
1h 30mnonstop
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3:10 pm - 4:35 pm
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
$117Southwest
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
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12:45 pm - 2:26 pm
ORD
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OMA
1h 41mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 1:09 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 43mnonstop
$117United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 3
Southwest Logo
10:05 am - 2:30 pm
MDW
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OMA
4h 25m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 4:35 pm
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
$127Southwest
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
MDW
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OMA
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 10:05 pm
OMA
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MDW
6h 10m
2 stops
$132Southwest
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 5:48 pm
ORD
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OMA
1h 48mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 5:05 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 43mnonstop
$144United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 11:45 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 50mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:52 am
OMA
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ORD
1h 52mnonstop
$154American Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 1
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7:20 pm - 10:52 pm
MDW
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OMA
3h 32m
1 stop
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12:18 pm - 6:40 pm
OMA
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MDW
6h 22m
1 stop
$157Delta
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:32 am
ORD
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OMA
5h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 1:20 pm
OMA
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ORD
7h 15m
1 stop
$157Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 12
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:41 pm
ORD
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OMA
1h 51mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 9:04 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 46mnonstop
$164American Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 12
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11:51 am - 4:05 pm
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OMA
28h 14m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 11:14 pm
OMA
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11h 42m
1 stop
$176Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Omaha flights

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.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Omaha departing in February.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Omaha flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Omaha costs $152 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Omaha (OMA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Chicago-Omaha routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Omaha clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Omaha, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Omaha, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is 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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $383 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Omaha?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $307, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Omaha, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway 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.
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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 $59 for a one-way ticket and $117 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Omaha are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $303 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $379 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $260 or less one-way and $258 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Omaha?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Omaha Eppley Airfield.
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Direct departures

Chicago to Omaha Eppley Airfield

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Omaha

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Omaha. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

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Flights$3861h 30m
Trains$1869h 09m